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BV54 KZY

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Maroon Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 KZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,034 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,376 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,816 miles

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs badly corroded

front discs lipped corroded and pitted and in very poor condition

os wiper smearing

rear discs lipped corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs badly corroded

front discs lipped corroded and pitted and in very poor condition

os wiper smearing

rear discs lipped corroded and pitted

Fail 29 Aug 2011 64,342 miles

all coil springs badly corroded

d/s sun viser missing

damage to osf

front wipers smearing

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 64,342 miles

all coil springs badly corroded

d/s sun viser missing

damage to osf

front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BV54 KZY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Maroon with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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