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DU55 FWX

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,737 mi
Last recorded145,737 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FWX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 145,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Both outer rear sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front panel corroded slightly

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,899 miles

Both inner sills and floors corroded slightly

front panel corroded slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2021 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front inner sills/floor corroded slightly

Front panel corroded slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,830 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front radiator lower mounting panel badly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing inner edges

engine light on

headlamps poor images

number plates deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2019 137,776 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 135,657 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2018 135,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,462 miles

Heavy corrosion to front subframe

N/S park brake weak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,784 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,780 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,380 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre BADLY WORN on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 109,606 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,545 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 101,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear hand brake outer cables corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,490 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 87,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,102 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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DU55 FWX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU55 FWX, 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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DU55 FWX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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