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AK53 UPE

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 81,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 81,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 78,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 78,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split near caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 4 May 2017 68,195 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK IN OPERATION

Battery loose BUT NOT insecure

Both Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Slight play in inner rack joint

Fail 4 May 2017 68,195 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK IN OPERATION

Battery loose BUT NOT insecure

Both Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 13 May 2016 64,132 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 64,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 58,312 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Fail 8 May 2014 58,302 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet secodary catch stiff

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet secodary catch stiff

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,683 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,091 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 19,091 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,853 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 UPE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 UPE, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 UPE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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