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AK53 VCD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,532 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 74,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 71,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,139 miles

Both n/s & o/s head lamps lens deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2012 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both n/s & o/s head lamps lens deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,755 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 44,752 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,624 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,948 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 36,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,168 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,168 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,985 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 VCD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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