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AK53 UKA

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking noise from nearside front

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,606 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

slight knocking noise from nearside front

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,382 miles

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

engine light on dash

rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on dash

rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,428 miles

front tyre depths getting low

o/s/r trailing arm bush has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,306 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,713 miles

floors corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,259 miles

both front brake discs faces corroded

floors corroded

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 5,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,485 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 UKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK53 UKA, 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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AK53 UKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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