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YD06 SFK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 SFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,905 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,905 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

traction control light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,633 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,866 miles

All tyres start to crack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,755 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,181 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,413 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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YD06 SFK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD06 SFK, 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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YD06 SFK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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