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BK55 CVT

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,784 mi
Last recorded42,784 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 CVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,784 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

osr tyre poor

Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine light on

front discs in poor condition

osr tyre poor

Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,416 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,416 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,360 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 19,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 4,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 24 Nov 2008 4,841 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF N/S/F TYRE

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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BK55 CVT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BK55 CVT, 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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What year was BK55 CVT registered?

BK55 CVT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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