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BG53 UBN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner pin/bush as movement at upper attachment. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 100,802 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts and chassis

Fail 15 Feb 2011 92,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2009 81,797 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2009 81,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,772 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both parking brake cables worn

fuel cap holed

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 46,287 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both fog lights cracked

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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BG53 UBN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 BG53 UBN, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG53 UBN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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