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YK56 ZHW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ZHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,030 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,263 miles

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

slight blow at exhaust front flexi pipe

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,513 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,576 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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YK56 ZHW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol 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 YK56 ZHW, 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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What year was YK56 ZHW registered?

YK56 ZHW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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