MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
low effort on offside handbrake
near side front lower arm bush noisey but no play in bush
slight bind to nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre out of shape
Advise nearside front suspension level sensor arm is broken
rear wiper req
slight buckles in rear wheels
slight uneven wear on tyre treads
slight wear in lower arms
v.slight leak from o/s inner cv boot
handbrake cables poor
headlamp hight sensor rod req
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Outer hand brake cables cracked
Sensor for self leveling headlights broken at N/S/F suspension
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both outer handbrake cables cracked
sensor for self levelling headlights broken at n/s/f suspension
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
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CN05 SZG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 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 CN05 SZG, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CN05 SZG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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