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AK53 VHC

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,672 mi
Last recorded90,672 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,215 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,776 miles

Exhaust rear back box deteriorated!

Offside front brake pad worn low!

Rear brake discs slightly corroded!

Vehicle has slight cosmetic corrosion to underside!

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,064 miles

Exhaust rear back box deteriorated!

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,064 miles

Exhaust rear back box deteriorated!

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,025 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2011 68,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,894 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.O/S/F+N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT PLAY.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.O/S/F+N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT PLAY.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,712 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 29,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,935 miles

see MOT ADVISE TEST NUMBER: 961695006316

Fail 1 Nov 2006 12,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade noisy when on max sweep

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 VHC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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