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YC06 BYA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 BYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 120,722 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pipe snapped (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested due to major leak and dpf pipe snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear back box to centre joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box likely to become detacthed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear sensor wiring fouling wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge/ worn to 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe/ suspension components corroded

oil level on minimum

Fail 24 Jul 2020 120,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,140 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 115,928 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,772 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,349 miles

slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,275 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,164 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary repair effected to OSF washer jet, recommend replacement

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,384 miles

Temporary repair effected to OSF washer jet, recommend replacement

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,616 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,253 miles

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

NSF tyre bald on inner edge

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,591 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,567 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads close to limit

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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YC06 BYA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC06 BYA, 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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YC06 BYA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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