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BV54 KZT

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 KZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 120,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill area within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,908 miles

Exhaust hangar insecure (centre)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,908 miles

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

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

Exhaust hangar insecure (centre)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 119,901 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust hangar insecure (rear)

Wheel spacers fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,009 miles

Front of o/s bodysill corroded.

Items removed fro drivers view.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,005 miles

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

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

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

Front of o/s bodysill corroded.

Items removed fro drivers view.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,047 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,047 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 109,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,477 miles

Exhaust mount broken but still supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 105,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,112 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs worn to minimum safe thickness

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,846 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 76,846 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,770 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering rack has slight play in rack end

Fail 4 Oct 2008 57,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front steering rack has slight play in rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,538 miles

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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BV54 KZT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 BV54 KZT, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV54 KZT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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