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AK53 UKD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Fail 1 Nov 2018 56,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust resting on anti roll bar, (rear)

coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust flexi poor condition exhaust mount hanger loose

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread close to excessive advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to test wipers

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear floor pans

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,719 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear floor pans

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,304 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,275 miles

slight play in steering.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,811 miles

poor performance from nearside washer,

slight play in offside of steering rack,

slight smear from wipers.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 21,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poor performance from nearside washer,

slight play in offside of steering rack,

slight smear from wipers.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,848 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 UKD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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