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AV55 XKS

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,411 mi
Last recorded32,411 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XKS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,404 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 18,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,543 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AV55 XKS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV55 XKS, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV55 XKS registered?

AV55 XKS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is AV55 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 XKS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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