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BG55 UJV

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,321 mi
Last recorded134,321 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,321 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 134,321 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 127,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,383 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 122,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake calliper hand brake lever not returning on full stop wen hand brake released.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,425 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,253 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 67,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,277 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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BG55 UJV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG55 UJV, 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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BG55 UJV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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