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AD51 KBP

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 KBP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 118,200 miles

advise front shocks

advise under body undersealed

advise welded plates

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s n/s rear plates (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,529 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked rest of subframe poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all on edges front very bad (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,940 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,937 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength o/s n/s rear floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,870 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,828 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,122 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

backbox deteriorated

slight fluid leak on engine

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,978 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,524 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 48,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly weathered.

Pass 16 May 2006 36,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2005 29,789 miles

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

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

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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AD51 KBP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD51 KBP, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD51 KBP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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