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AK53 VAM

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,561 mi
Last recorded46,561 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body has corrosion

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,648 miles

body has corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

body has corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,106 miles

Nearside Rear upper spring mount corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

exhaust system is deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,252 miles

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)

engine light on

floor /chaasis rails corroded

passenger air bag off

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2012 37,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear strut top mounting area corroded

floor pans rusty

front suspension nearside upper arm inner bushes close to excessively worn

Pass 14 May 2012 37,161 miles

Nearside rear strut top mounting area corroded

floor pans rusty

front suspension nearside upper arm inner bushes close to excessively worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front 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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Back box section of the exhaust is in a poor condition.

Engine has a miss-fire.

Engine managment system warning light on.

Engine radiator is in a poor condition.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front pad sensour wiring is insecure.

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

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

Vehicle underbody has numerious areas of corrosion.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,161 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 25,161 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre cracked in centre tread

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre cracked in centre tread

Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 3,554 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 VAM is a 2004 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 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 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 VAM, 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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AK53 VAM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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