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AD51 KCU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,801 miles

EML Is on

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays hanging down

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2013 98,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,404 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 94,143 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s body sill

n/s hand brake cable insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2011 85,292 miles

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

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

cover fitted under engine compartment & its insecure.

covers fitted o/s & n/s body sill

front wipers only operating on fast speed & not auto parking

n/s hand brake cable insceure

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,292 miles

cover fitted under engine compartment & its insecure.

covers fitted o/s & n/s body sill

front wipers only operating on fast speed & not auto parking

n/s hand brake cable insceure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,618 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen wiper won't salfpark

Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen wiper won't salfpark

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,765 miles

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,973 miles

rear pads getting low

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 KCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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