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BL05 YPA

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,384 mi
Last recorded149,384 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 149,384 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 125,932 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on the inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Sill cover insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2014 125,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front tyres worn very low on the inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Sill cover insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 110,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2012 96,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake disc's badly worn

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc's worn

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,107 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,296 miles

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

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,546 miles

both wipers just starting to split

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 YPA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL05 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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