MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Headlamp incorrect colour both dipped beam blue (1.7.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split
both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s lower sill cosmetit slight damage
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s lower sill cosmetit slight damage
front reg plate slightly deterioated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front reg plate slightly deterioated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
sill trims fitted
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
sill trims fitted
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 ZWV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 CP53 ZWV, 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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What year was CP53 ZWV registered?
CP53 ZWV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.
Is CP53 ZWV safe to buy?
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