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YE56 EZP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 EZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 137,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 115,123 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Fail 20 Jan 2018 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,595 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,744 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,049 miles

wear in n/s steering rack end joint

Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,039 miles

slight wear in n/s steering rack end joint

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,804 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear 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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YE56 EZP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE56 EZP, 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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YE56 EZP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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