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AK53 UUN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 128,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,566 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 128,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat-middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrsion on floor pan/both inner sills

eml light on

engine covers/undertrays

rear heat sheild inseure

Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,077 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat-middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrsion on floor pan/both inner sills

eml light on

engine covers/undertrays

rear heat sheild inseure

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight corrsion on floor pan

Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,117 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight corrsion on floor pan

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted but able to fully inspect adult belt

corrsion on floor pan

eml light on

nearside front upper wishbone bush has play

offside front upper wishbone bush has play

slight play in offside rear lower bush

Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted but able to fully inspect adult belt

corrsion on floor pan

eml light on

nearside front upper wishbone bush has play

offside front upper wishbone bush has play

slight play in offside rear lower bush

Pass 13 Nov 2012 95,803 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to form within the floorpan

rear exhaust corroding

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 12 Nov 2012 95,803 miles

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)

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

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

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

corrosion starting to form within the floorpan

engine managment warning lamp staying on

rear exhaust corroding

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,124 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs on max wear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 50,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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

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