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YA06 EXZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,032 mi
Last recorded149,032 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 EXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 139,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 120,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has a worn edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,987 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 100,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,039 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,039 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,520 miles

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

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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YA06 EXZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA06 EXZ, 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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What year was YA06 EXZ registered?

YA06 EXZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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