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AK53 ULG

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,539 mi
Last recorded76,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,887 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,981 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,061 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,061 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,092 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ULG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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