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YD56 ZGG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,824 mi
Last recorded179,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 179,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2021 179,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 179,813 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 179,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 161,106 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 161,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 150,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement raer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 150,373 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement raer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,996 miles

Engine coolant above max line

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Working but only half as much as the offside rear (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch liner rubbed through

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine coolant above max line

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Through to backing rubber on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathered and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Working but only half as much as the offside rear (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Through to backing rubber on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch liner rubbed through

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 134,643 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

front subframe rusted

offside headlamp cap missing

offside rear splashguard rubbed through

oil leak

rear suspension arms rusted

rear tyres deteriated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 129,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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YD56 ZGG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD56 ZGG, 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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YD56 ZGG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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