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BD05 EKP

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,678 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 80,687 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

caliper spring missing osf

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,065 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,028 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

airbag light indicates a fault.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,115 miles

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

knock from n/s/f requires further investigation

mid exhaust bracket missing

n/s/r outter door handle requires attention

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,071 miles

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

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

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

knock from n/s/f requires further investigation

mid exhaust bracket missing

n/s/r outter door handle requires attention

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,769 miles

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

n/s front inner wheel arch liner insecure,

n/s rear outer door handle insecure requires attention,

n/s rear seat/belt not tested due to childs seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 39,229 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 29,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted poor visability various bushes worn various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2008 29,195 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted poor visability various bushes worn various underbody corrosion

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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BD05 EKP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD05 EKP, 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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BD05 EKP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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