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DU55 FXA

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,006 miles

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 Nov 2016 99,006 miles

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blown out with air line,cap missing off water bottle, water contaminated with dirt (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,915 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 22 Mar 2014 84,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,292 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 52,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 40,414 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,650 miles

n/s wiper blade ends split

Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade ends split

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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DU55 FXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FXA, 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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What year was DU55 FXA registered?

DU55 FXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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