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CU54 EKJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,122 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,793 miles

Nearside front inner CV boot detached from housing.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front inner CV boot detached from housing.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,596 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)

floor corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

floor corroding

Pass 27 May 2009 40,543 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp on

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,202 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
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CU54 EKJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU54 EKJ, 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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CU54 EKJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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