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AK53 VBT

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VBT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 106,175 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 106,175 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,400 miles

Unable to clearly see inner rear pads.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,400 miles

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

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

Nsf tyre close to legal limit.

Front discs lipped.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nsf inner pad wearing close to wear indicator.(wear indicator not connect to wiring loom)

Osf tyre close to legal limit.

Radiator leaking coolant.

Unable to clearly see inner rear pads.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,921 miles

Coolant leak from rad.

Exhaust back box heavily corroded but not blowing.

Nsr tyre cracking.

Osr nsr tyres wearing on inner edges.

Osr tyre cracking.

Osr tyre has a punture.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak from rad.

Exhaust back box heavily corroded but not blowing.

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

Nsr tyre cracking.

Osr nsr tyres wearing on inner edges.

Osr tyre cracking.

Osr tyre has a punture.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,899 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,013 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread and wear on inner shoulder,and offside cracking

nearside front upper suspension arm has play in pin/bushes,though not excess at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,316 miles

Nearside Front 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)

slight perishing at handbrake cable mountings

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,178 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 9 Jul 2008 33,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,321 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 20,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VBT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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