MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
floor pan corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r
o/s sill corroded rear but not near a prescribed area
slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper wishbone bushes
small chip in windscreen o/s within zone A but less than 10mm
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight damage to o/s. mirror.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic sheild.
front brake discs pitted.
lower engine cover fitted.
not all high level brake light bulbs working.
o/s/r. tyre under inflated.
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic sheild.
front brake discs pitted.
lower engine cover fitted.
not all high level brake light bulbs working.
o/s/r. tyre under inflated.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside of vehicle corroded
O/S handbrake efficiency low.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded.
Rear tyres unevenly worn.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake lever travel close to limit
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK52 ORN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 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 AK52 ORN, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK52 ORN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 September 2002.
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