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YR06 KHV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,804 mi
Last recorded164,804 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 KHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 164,804 miles

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

exhaust corroded not blowing

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2017 15,779 miles

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

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

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

park only just met efficiency @ 16% may need attention

Fail 29 Apr 2017 157,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

park only just met efficiency @ 16% may need attention

Pass 30 Apr 2016 145,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

park brake only just met efficiency @16%may need adjustment

Fail 30 Apr 2016 145,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

park brake only just met efficiency @16%may need adjustment

Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 130,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,914 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 122,914 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 113,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet pull lever adrift inside car

both front tyres worn away on inner edges/bald recommend new tyres

h/brake effort 21% within limits

poor washer jet spray on n/s

windscreen trim on n/s insecure

wipr arm catch bonnet when bonnet lifted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 113,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet pull lever adrift inside car

both front tyres worn away on inner edges/bald recommend new tyres

poor washer jet spray on n/s

windscreen trim on n/s insecure

wipr arm catch bonnet when bonnet lifted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,569 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 10 Mar 2010 90,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,553 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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YR06 KHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR06 KHV, 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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YR06 KHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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