MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front advise slight movement in wheel bairing
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front advise pads low
Nearside Front advise slight movement in wheel bairing
Rear advise pads low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion across sub frame and suspension arms (6.1.A.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion across sub frame and suspension arms (6.1.A.1)
ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)
Oil Leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
BOTH O/S Tyre worn to 3mm.
N/S Door Mirror broken.
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and heavily worn around edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil Leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes binding slightly
steering / suspension has slight play
whole underside / all underside components slightly corroded
eml light iluminated
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
eml light iluminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
n/s/f tyre worn low on tread
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC06 HLR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HLR, 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 YC06 HLR registered?
YC06 HLR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 April 2006.
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