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BK54 ZGL

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZGL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,212 miles

both rear brake caliper park brake levers not returning to there stops

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake caliper park brake levers not returning to there stops

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,343 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

obd mil on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,815 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,349 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,349 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,984 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,984 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,305 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 ZGL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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