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AK53 UNG

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,212 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,980 miles

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2014 83,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,376 miles

Slight deterioration on exhaust system

Slight deterioration on radiator

Slight transmission oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight deterioration on exhaust system

Slight deterioration on radiator

Slight inner edgewear on both front tyres

Slight transmission oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 43,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,787 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 20,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,308 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 UNG 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 83.3%.

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 UNG, 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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What year was AK53 UNG registered?

AK53 UNG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 UNG safe to buy?

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