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WV06 EOU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 EOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,821 miles

Body work damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

EML on.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

O/S rear light lens slightly damaged.

Slight play in N/S front wheel bearing.

Slight play in N/S inner steering tie rod joint.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Body work damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

EML on.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

O/S rear light lens slightly damaged.

Slight play in N/S front wheel bearing.

Slight play in N/S inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 142,371 miles

Just acceptable bulge to N/S rear tyre outer wall.

Slight damage to O/S rear light lens.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Under front of vehicle damaged and covered.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,277 miles

Just acceptable bulge to N/S rear tyre outer wall.

Just acceptable damage to N/S rear tyre outer wall.

O S rear outer light lens damaged.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,057 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 118,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,832 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,832 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,762 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 70,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,204 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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WV06 EOU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WV06 EOU, 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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WV06 EOU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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