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AD04 UMA

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,806 mi
Last recorded118,806 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 UMA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2013 110,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 110,040 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 92,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 92,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 79,416 miles

advise front engine undertray is damaged

advise offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread areas

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 24 May 2011 79,414 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front engine undertray is damaged

advise offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread areas

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,837 miles

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2009 56,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,662 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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AD04 UMA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 UMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD04 UMA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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