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AK04 LYA

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,656 mi
Last recorded87,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,656 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Signs of wear on inside edge of NSF tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,292 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 66,567 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 60,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 50,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 41,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2007 29,396 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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AK04 LYA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 AK04 LYA, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK04 LYA registered?

AK04 LYA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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