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CN05 SZG

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 SZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,948 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 127,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,706 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 118,651 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 114,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,624 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,590 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,560 miles

low effort on offside handbrake

near side front lower arm bush noisey but no play in bush

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,374 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,358 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,390 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 75,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,960 miles

Advise nearside front suspension level sensor arm is broken

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 45,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,448 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
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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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