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BD06 KVX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,010 mi
Last recorded148,010 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 KVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 148,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 130,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 122,989 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 122,989 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,818 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

REAR BLADE SPLIT==ENG COVERS==REQ 4 WHEEL ALIGN

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,963 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES DRY RUST MARKS LEAKING OUT==

LIFTING IN REAR TYRES==ENG COVERS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,650 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,611 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES 2MM AND LIFTING RECC 4 TYRES==NSR BRAKE BINDING REQ INV==FR DISCS WORN/LOW==FR BRAKE INBALANCE==REAR DISCS WORN

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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BD06 KVX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD06 KVX, 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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BD06 KVX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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