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BF54 CVO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 106,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 106,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 103,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2014 93,156 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 84,135 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 84,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 75,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,369 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,562 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,313 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,313 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,822 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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BF54 CVO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF54 CVO, 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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What year was BF54 CVO registered?

BF54 CVO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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