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AK53 UZU

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,529 mi
Last recorded48,529 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear parking brake cable rubber fixing split

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and nail in tyre tread

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,905 miles

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

both side parking brake cable rubber straps starting to split

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and badly cracking

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx on inner edges

when was timing belt changed???

Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,025 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx on inner edges

when was timing belt changed???

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,347 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 UZU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

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

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