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AK53 UMZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 93,629 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,150 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,199 miles

F & R Exhaust in poor condition

Floor corroded

N/S Handbrake cable retaining clip broken

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres worn on inner edge

O/S/F Floor damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

R Discs worn

Wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Sep 2010 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

F & R Exhaust in poor condition

Floor corroded

N/S Handbrake cable retaining clip broken

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Floor damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

R Discs worn

Wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,017 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 21,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,237 miles

engine cover broken

nearside rear chassis dented

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 UMZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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