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AF03 ZKP

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ZKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,796 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 54,107 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 54,095 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,572 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 ZKP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZKP, 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 ZKP registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF03 ZKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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