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AK53 VKB

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,283 mi
Last recorded51,283 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,283 miles

auxilary belt noisy.

exhaust corrosion.

oil leak[s].

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,283 miles

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].

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front sub-frame has rust corrosion

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,941 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 49,940 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,149 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML warning light on

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2015 48,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,592 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 46,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,749 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,320 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 26,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,222 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 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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