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CP05 HVC

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 HVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,820 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 114,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 114,094 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,845 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 94,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,152 miles

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,483 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,374 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,937 miles

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

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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CP05 HVC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP05 HVC, 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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What year was CP05 HVC registered?

CP05 HVC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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