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YE06 SZJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,404 mi
Last recorded117,404 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 SZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 112,279 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 112,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2016 105,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split ns + os (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 96,057 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 96,057 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 94,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear brakes sticking (slight)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,694 miles

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

n/s steering rack gaitor twisted

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2011 62,389 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 62,389 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 48,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,493 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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YE06 SZJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE06 SZJ, 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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YE06 SZJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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