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CE04 UVV

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 UVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,492 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,368 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 133,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 133,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 131,322 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear still complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear of vehicle under sealed in areas

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 129,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear still complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear of vehicle under sealed in areas

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,422 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,258 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Fail 18 Feb 2019 124,255 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective co2 level high (8.2.1.1 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,561 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

both rear tyres wearing uneven wear inner edges

front rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,707 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front exhaust corroded slight leak of gases

Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,240 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

offside front inner rack end slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2016 118,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,336 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 101,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 101,299 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,432 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,381 miles

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

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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CE04 UVV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CE04 UVV, 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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CE04 UVV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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