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YE06 YFK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,804 mi
Last recorded110,804 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 YFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer sill has surface rust present

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

front subframe has surface rust present

Fail 3 Feb 2017 110,739 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

engine management light on.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 107,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 949,814 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 94,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,545 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,750 miles

eml light on dash

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,863 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 YFK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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