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WV06 YSZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,795 mi
Last recorded237,795 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 YSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 237,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

front brake discs appear in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2017 237,794 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working with ignition off (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working with ignition off (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

front brake discs appear in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2016 213,126 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 195,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 195,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 193,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blades (8.2.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

item removed

Pass 8 Nov 2014 171,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 154,213 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 130,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,869 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Roughness to front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,179 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 56,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 YSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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