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AK53 UPG

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,764 mi
Last recorded75,764 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,417 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,417 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,722 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 16,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,387 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 52,336 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,544 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 35,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,447 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 UPG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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