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AK53 UMA

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UMA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 84,195 miles

Both rear brake calipers have play in slides

Fail 10 May 2018 84,176 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake calipers have play in slides

Pass 9 May 2017 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing thin

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention only just met requirements 16%

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,086 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

Offside Front outer c.v gaiter partialy insecure,margianal pass.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

Pass 5 May 2015 74,108 miles

bothside front top arm ,wishbone type bush-small amount of play.

offside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

offside front outer c.v gaiter partialy insecure-should secure.

offside rear parking brake low on efficiency-should adjust.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,108 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

nearside front lower arm rear bush worn and play.

nearside front top wishbone rear bush worn and play.

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

offside front c.v gaiter partialy insecure- should secure.

offside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined.

offside front lower rear. arm bush small amount of play

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

slight play in both rear shock top cups

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,116 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,116 miles

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

ALL TYRES CRACKED

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,373 miles

Emissions erratic.

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front sidelight, suspect connection.

Washer jets poor.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 8,687 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 UMA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue 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 UMA, 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 UMA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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