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BK54 ZFX

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,631 mi
Last recorded155,631 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 155,631 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 155,623 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 144,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 142,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 142,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 134,776 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 126,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 118,765 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,014 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,770 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 5,895 miles

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

air bag/srs warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,378 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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BK54 ZFX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 BK54 ZFX, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK54 ZFX registered?

BK54 ZFX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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