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KT05 VFO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,569 mi
Last recorded191,569 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 191,569 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (all tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 191,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear, o/s and n/s (all tyres) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 178,460 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 178,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 164,265 miles

Front both tyre inner treads wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 152,030 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 152,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,942 miles

Engine sump pan has slight oil leak at lower area near to sump plug area and repaired area at sump pan.

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 126,942 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine sump pan has slight oil leak at lower area near to sump plug area and repaired area at sump pan.

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,592 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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KT05 VFO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT05 VFO, 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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KT05 VFO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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