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AY53 FKN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,083 miles

Offside Front lower arm ball joint, small amount of play.

Offside Front top suspension arm wishbone type, bush worn should replace.

Rear silencer box corroded.

bothside front brake pipe,s to calipers corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,086 miles

bothside front brake pipe/s to caliper slightly corroded.

nearside front wishbone rear bush small amount of play.

offside front wishbone ball joint and rear bush small amount of play.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,614 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,776 miles

engine under sheild fitted.

near side front fog light lens cracked.

outer sill trims fitted.

slight wear in both rear resiliant bushers.

slight wear in both rear,rear suspension bar outer bushers.

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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AY53 FKN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY53 FKN, 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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AY53 FKN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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