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BP03 KVL

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 KVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,462 miles

O/S washer jet operation poor

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,190 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has a bracket broken but exhaust has been secured

one of the bulbs in the centre brake light is out

osf fog lamp cover broken

Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has a bracket broken but exhaust has been secured

nsf tyre perished

one of the bulbs in the centre brake light is out

osf fog lamp cover broken

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,366 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 66,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front tyres wearing on inner edges and sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.

n/s/r handbrake cable mount badly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,265 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 53,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

small cut in sidewall on nearside front 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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BP03 KVL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 BP03 KVL, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP03 KVL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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