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AK53 VBA

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 93,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,916 miles

hand brake stiff in operation

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,741 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 84,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 77,485 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 77,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,909 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,773 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 VBA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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