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AK53 UJZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,950 mi
Last recorded105,950 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 105,950 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by damage light lense smashed (6.1.C.1)

Central Front Metal xhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fuel filler cap missing

Nearside Airbag cover insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seatbelt frayed on edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Spot light missing

Offside Rear Handbrake cable rubber hanger heavily perished

Rear Exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 3 May 2017 104,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel filler cap cover missing

slight play in offside front suspension arm

Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler cap cover missing

slight play in offside front suspension arm

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,582 miles

front exhaust bracket/clamp loose

Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,435 miles

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

front exhaust bracket/clamp loose

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 69,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,769 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,183 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,916 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,737 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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AK53 UJZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UJZ, 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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AK53 UJZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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