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AO06 YXP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 117,012 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,006 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Locking wheel nut stuck on wheel bolt at NSR. Damaged and some damage to wheel. Still secure.

NSF headlamp loose at upper fixing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF flexible brake hose not fully secured.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 108,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Locking wheel nut key stuck on wheel nut at NSR.

NSF headlamp loose at upper fixing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF flexible brake hose not fully secured.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 107,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end ex movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,071 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 90,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

PAS fluid on o/s/f inner wing?

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance Only Just Met 29% New Pads Fitted To Nearside Front (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin New Pads Fitted To Nearside Front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play

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

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play

Fail 31 Jul 2015 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,312 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 63,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 54,221 miles

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

under tray fitted

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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AO06 YXP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO06 YXP, 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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AO06 YXP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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