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CA54 AJO

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,493 mi
Last recorded195,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 AJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 195,493 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 195,429 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine Bay Area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 194,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam cut off (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front bonnet safety latch stiff (repaired)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front oil leak from oil cooler.

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 184,748 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS LOWER BALL JOINT AND BOOT TWISTED FRONT PADS LOW FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER MOUNTS CORRODED GEAR OIL LEAK FROM BOX

Pass 14 Jan 2014 181,379 miles

OS FRONT BALL JOINT / STRUT NOISEY ON LOCK TO LOCK

Fail 4 Jan 2014 181,376 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

OS FRONT BALL JOINT / STRUT NOISEY ON LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 15 Jan 2013 172,732 miles

front tyres on legal limits both cv boots wet with grease

Fail 15 Jan 2013 172,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front tyres on legal limits both cv boots wet with grease

Pass 28 Jan 2012 163,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 150,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2011 150,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 143,709 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2010 143,709 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 136,735 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

o/s/f wiper torn clearing screen

Fail 20 Jan 2009

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

o/s/f wiper torn clearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2008 123,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CA54 AJO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA54 AJO, 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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CA54 AJO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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