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AK53 ULY

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,769 mi
Last recorded125,769 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ULY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,769 miles

ecu light on

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2012 125,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ecu light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 116,407 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 116,406 miles

Centre 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,588 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R inner tyre wearing low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R inner tyre starting to wear low.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 105,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R inner tyre wearing low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R inner tyre starting to wear low.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,684 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,054 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF AND OSF TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,150 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,150 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 40,746 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ULY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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