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BD05 EKV

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,697 mi
Last recorded200,697 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 200,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 200,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 193,838 miles

Aftermarket undertrays obscuring view. Not allowing inspection. Benefit of doubt given.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 192,405 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 8 May 2014 189,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 186,631 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 181,632 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 181,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 181,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake discs are pitted and lipped.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 158,888 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 158,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 131,981 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 131,227 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear quarter panel damage . no pertrusive damage

Pass 5 May 2009 97,271 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,347 miles

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 EKV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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