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CV05 ZFW

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 139,499 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 139,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 136,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

noise when clutch press ?

Pass 12 Mar 2012 125,275 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 125,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 107,180 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 107,180 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,679 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 83,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CV05 ZFW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc 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 CV05 ZFW, 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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CV05 ZFW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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