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BF06 DFD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,349 mi
Last recorded158,349 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 DFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 158,349 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 158,101 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 145,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 126,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,232 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,236 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,006 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,006 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack gaiter damp with fluid

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,848 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,847 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,523 miles

Both rear tyres tread unevenly worn

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,085 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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BF06 DFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 BF06 DFD, 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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BF06 DFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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