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AK53 VCT

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VCT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,624 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,230 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,796 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 VCT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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The MOT history for AK53 VCT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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