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BL04 YVR

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,390 mi
Last recorded205,390 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 205,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 198,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 190,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 190,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 184,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 177,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 170,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 170,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 163,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 155,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle painted in underseal

Fail 19 Feb 2019 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle painted in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2018 142,015 miles

Both front inner brake discs poor

Both rear tyres BALD on inner edge with flat spots

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Pulsing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Pulsing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 128,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Pulsing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Pulsing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,574 miles

Rear Handbrake cables poor condition

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim NEARSIDE FRONT INNER (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,574 miles

Battery insecure NUT MISSING (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect OFFSIDE (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim NEARSIDE FRONT INNER (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake lever on calipers not returning fully

undertray loose

Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake lever on calipers not returning fully

undertray loose

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,532 miles

ALL TYRES VERY WORN

Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,532 miles

ALL TYRES VERY WORN

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,628 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,971 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 80,971 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,985 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,310 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,310 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,892 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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BL04 YVR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL04 YVR, 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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BL04 YVR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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