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BD05 EKU

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,100 mi
Last recorded171,100 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,100 miles

both front cv boots in poor condition.

slight play in nsf top arm bearing.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 165,973 miles

beam images poor

pin hole nsf inner cv gaiter

Pass 20 Aug 2014 156,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat runner is broken but the seat is still secure

nearside front tyre is bold on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

pin hole in the nearside front inner cv gaitor

poor beam patterns on both headlights

rear seat base is insecure

timing belt cover is missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 145,624 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges close to limit

Fail 29 Aug 2013 145,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,383 miles

nearside front brake warning wire damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 108,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front brake warning wire damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2010 101,164 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 101,164 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,744 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 EKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BD05 EKU, 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 EKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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