MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 UPA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?
AK53 UPA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is AK53 UPA safe to buy?
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