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CP54 BKY

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,323 mi
Last recorded109,323 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 BKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,323 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area poss filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

clamp needs removing from exh

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,694 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,731 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,438 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 79,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on.

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,957 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on.

rear discs worn.

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,928 miles

both rear tyres staring to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2010 60,928 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres staring to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 50,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 34,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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CP54 BKY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP54 BKY, 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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CP54 BKY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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