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WR06 VEY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 126,223 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,690 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 120,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm has a large rust hole cause by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 115,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 111,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 105,021 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake long

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,215 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Wipers smeary

Offside Front Brake hose bracket missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,797 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,326 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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WR06 VEY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR06 VEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR06 VEY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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