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AK53 VFG

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,008 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 66,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,566 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

rear exhaust box excessively corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,970 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight wear to iner edges of front tyres

Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight wear to iner edges of front tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management lamp staying on

engine undertray insecure

front wiper blades judder - still clearing screen ok

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 10,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 7,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VFG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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