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AK53 VFM

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,456 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,434 miles

Nearside Front Air bag switched off

Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Air bag switched off

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,040 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear hand brake cable support mounts broken

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level very low

offside front tyre worn on inside edge & getting low on tread

radiator deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,956 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,146 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut in nearside front tyre wall,not to cords.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,087 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,514 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 VFM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 VFM, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 VFM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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