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AK04 MVZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 122,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 95 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 122,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,108 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 115,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor holed (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed, leak at flexi (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 104,752 miles

Nearside Rear @3mm

Offside Rear @1.6mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre inner edge wear

Fail 23 May 2017 104,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear @3mm

Offside Rear @1.6mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre inner edge wear

Pass 21 May 2016 86,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp to centre (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,084 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,956 miles

mist of oil on both stearing rack gaiters

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,329 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 MVZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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