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AK53 VKF

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Tyre worn low on the inner edge

O/S/R Tyre worn low on the inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,946 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,480 miles

Both rear outer handbrake cables cracking

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,462 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,739 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,873 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 VKF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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