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AO03 KPV

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,676 mi
Last recorded70,676 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 70,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,979 miles

discs worn all round pads ok

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,534 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,534 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,300 miles

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

Nearside rear rear radius arm mounting pin has slight play

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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AO03 KPV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO03 KPV, 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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What year was AO03 KPV registered?

AO03 KPV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AO03 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 KPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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