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BL05 YPH

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,997 mi
Last recorded122,997 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,763 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 109,843 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 109,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,843 miles

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

exhausr box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 105,843 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhausr box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,172 miles

front number plate insecure! rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,236 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded!front number plate insecure!

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,504 miles

front number plate loose.

knocking noise on nearside front

Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate loose.

knocking noise on nearside front

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,539 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2012 77,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,970 miles

slight dent in n/s/f alloy wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,155 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,155 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YPH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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