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AK53 UPN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,034 miles

Engine oil leak(oil filter)

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slight leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,204 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,204 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,444 miles

both front disc corroding on the inner face

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,118 miles

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

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

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

handbrake rubbers split

Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

handbrake rubbers split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,122 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 34,122 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,656 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 21,656 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UPN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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