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YC56 AUU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 AUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner corrosion to wheel arches

Offside Front Inner corrosion to wheel arches

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear underbody & suspension arms corroded

parking brake requirements just met system may need adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Sep 2021 140,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front inner wings corroded

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exh heatsheild adrift

rear outer and inner sills corroded

slight bind osr brake

Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,316 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner wings and inner arches corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 126,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner wings and inner arches corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake performance 17%

Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,228 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted, can not fully inspect seatbelt

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,613 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Oct 2012 66,613 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,436 miles

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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YC56 AUU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC56 AUU, 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 YC56 AUU registered?

YC56 AUU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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