MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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auxilary belt noisy.
exhaust corrosion.
oil leak[s].
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
auxilary belt noisy.
exhaust corrosion.
oil leak[s].
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front sub-frame has rust corrosion
Nearside front tyre perished
EML warning light on
Nearside Front wiper blades smearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EML warning light on
Nearside Front wiper blades smearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
EML warning light on
rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
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)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 VKB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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