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BL05 YOO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,021 mi
Last recorded120,021 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YOO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of floor central

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 110,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,913 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Fail 20 Nov 2015 102,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) secure/rubber (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,641 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

presenter adviced

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

presenter adviced

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,272 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 82,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,044 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,930 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres are low on inner edges

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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BL05 YOO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BL05 YOO, 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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BL05 YOO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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