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FL55 MVO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 122,302 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 115,356 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 115,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 105,942 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 105,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 105,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 94,575 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 94,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,233 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 79,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,511 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,511 miles

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

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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FL55 MVO 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 46.7%.

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 FL55 MVO, 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 FL55 MVO registered?

FL55 MVO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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