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MK55 EZL

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,626 mi
Last recorded96,626 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 EZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 91,683 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 91,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,544 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 82,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2022 81,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,254 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of two rear silencer mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Of rear silencer, silencer outer casing slightly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 73,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Of rear silencer, silencer outer casing slightly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,127 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,854 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,894 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,718 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,717 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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MK55 EZL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,492 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 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK55 EZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK55 EZL registered?

MK55 EZL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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