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WV06 YVE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 YVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,789 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively slightly chaffed (3.4.3)

engine management warning light illuminated

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,277 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,251 miles

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2014 60,185 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 60,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 55,469 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON WEARBARS

Pass 14 May 2012 46,505 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,504 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 YVE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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