MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested Initial readings taken, emissions levels dangerously high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside front tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
MIL. lamp on
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside rear & offside rear tyres tread depth low on inner edges
offside front fog lamp damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
MIL. lamp on
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust deteriorated & slight leak
nearside rear & offside rear tyres tread depth low on inner edges
offside front fog lamp damaged
Exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hand brake cable N/S hangs low.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all four tyres nearing 2mm warning bars on tread
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all four tyres nearing 2mm warning bars on tread
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
cat test not done engine management lamp on & engine missfire
engine mangement warning lamp on
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
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BA04 UOF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 BA04 UOF, 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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BA04 UOF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 August 2004.
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