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BK54 ZGE

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015
Fail 1 Aug 2015 143,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,390 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 129,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,296 miles

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

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 120,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 109,952 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,138 miles

front suspension bed showing signs of corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2009 91,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front suspension bed showing signs of corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,931 miles

front number plate chipped

o/s/f road wheel slight buckle

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges & starting to feather

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,485 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn unevenly

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 ZGE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BK54 ZGE, 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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BK54 ZGE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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