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BD06 KVZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,927 mi
Last recorded155,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 KVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 155,927 miles

o/s front inner wheel arch becoming insecure/worn

o/s front wheel bearing becoming worn/noisey

Fail 19 Jun 2013 155,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front inner wheel arch becoming insecure/worn

o/s front wheel bearing becoming worn/noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,583 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 136,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 115,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 115,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,165 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,251 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 66,684 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KVZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KVZ, 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 BD06 KVZ registered?

BD06 KVZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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