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BT52 ODY

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,201 mi
Last recorded95,201 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ODY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,201 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 79,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,886 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 76,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,592 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,705 miles

front tyres wearing low

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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BT52 ODY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BT52 ODY, 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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What year was BT52 ODY registered?

BT52 ODY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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