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CP53 ZWV

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 ZWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 144,768 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 May 2017 125,357 miles

both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split

Fail 30 May 2017 125,357 miles

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

both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split

Pass 26 May 2016 106,940 miles

both front shocks bottom fitting rubber bush starting to split

Fail 24 May 2016 106,936 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 92,694 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,545 miles

o/s lower sill cosmetit slight damage

Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,545 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s lower sill cosmetit slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,496 miles

front reg plate slightly deterioated

Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front reg plate slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Feb 2010
Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,950 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

sill trims fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2008 13,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 4 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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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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CP53 ZWV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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