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AF03 YMK

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YMK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,822 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,818 miles

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

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)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,752 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,298 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 21,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,990 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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AF03 YMK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AF03 YMK, 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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What year was AF03 YMK registered?

AF03 YMK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AF03 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 YMK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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