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AK53 UVT

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,453 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,170 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 24 Sep 2014 59,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,844 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2010 25,701 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2009 20,747 miles

both hand brake cable rubber mount straps perished

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 27 May 2009 20,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both hand brake cable rubber mount straps perished

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 5,102 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 UVT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVT, 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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What year was AK53 UVT registered?

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

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