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AK53 VBD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,559 mi
Last recorded61,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 61,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,744 miles

Nearside and offside tires cracking in thread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 55,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside tires cracking in thread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 54,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 52,285 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,076 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and may become insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,363 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Signs of rust on rear floor pan

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers inner door handle loose

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,099 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,007 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,825 miles

oil leak from engine.under tray insicure.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 32,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leak from engine.under tray insicure.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,443 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Both Rear Tyres On 3MM 205/55/16V

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,798 miles

play in n.s.f top wishbone

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,157 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 9,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 VBD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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