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BK03 OTZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,275 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,442 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,045 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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BK03 OTZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK03 OTZ, 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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What year was BK03 OTZ registered?

BK03 OTZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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