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AK04 MKA

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,352 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 72,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air filter box damaged

two hand brake cables retaining clips broken

Fail 11 Feb 2014 65,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air filter box damaged

two hand brake cables retaining clips broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,744 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,561 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,746 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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 MKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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