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AK53 LVU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 85,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 76,036 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 72,098 miles

Exhaust deteriorated in several places

Nearside rear caliper, parking brake lever not returning to stop

Fail 2 May 2014 72,098 miles

Exhaust deteriorated in several places

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear caliper, parking brake lever not returning to stop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,561 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 61,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,076 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 22,076 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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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AK53 LVU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK53 LVU, 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 AK53 LVU registered?

AK53 LVU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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