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AD52 CYS

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2022 145,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 139,647 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,988 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 131,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (from joins going forward) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,452 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 124,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 114,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside centre floor has slight corrosion near seat mount

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside center floor slight corrossion seat mont

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 95,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,170 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,604 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,019 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,151 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 67,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,268 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,964 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,999 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AD52 CYS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 AD52 CYS, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD52 CYS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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