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AY53 FKO

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,177 mi
Last recorded115,177 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,385 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intake air leak but not effecting emissions

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,922 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,922 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,059 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing inside

Fail 4 Nov 2016 93,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing inside

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,021 miles

1 centre stop light element not working

1 exhaust rear box rubber mounting broken

engine cover fitted

oil leak

small hole nearside outer c.v boot

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,021 miles

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

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

1 centre stop light element not working

1 exhaust rear box rubber mounting broken

engine cover fitted

oil leak

small hole nearside outer c.v boot

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

TRACKING

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,247 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,940 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes badly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,940 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre and rear exhaust boxes badly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,156 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 27,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,877 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 17,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,615 miles

both rear tyres slightly out shape

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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AY53 FKO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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