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AO54 KVG

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 154,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 142,699 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 132,718 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Floor pan corroded but heavily undersealed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,080 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 121,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,534 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,082 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack, slight play / knock in offside joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,856 miles

Nearside rear brake, slight binding.

Steering rack offside joint, slight play.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,821 miles

Steering rack offside joint, slight play.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,060 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn, lipped.

Front brake pads wearing.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front sidelight, suspect connection.

Park brake offside, stiff to apply, cable moves.

Radiator corroded.

Rear brake pads near wear limit.

Reverse lights not working.

Steering rack nearside joint, slight play, engine off.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,662 miles

ASR control light not working, dash indicator not illuminated either.

Front brake discs worn, lipped.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Offside stop light, suspect connection.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,531 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ASR control light not working, dash indicator not illuminated either.

Front brake discs worn, lipped.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Offside stop light, suspect connection.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,764 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,781 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 24,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AO54 KVG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 AO54 KVG, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO54 KVG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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