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OY05 MVK

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,753 mi
Last recorded120,753 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,751 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 120,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,346 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,966 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 59,335 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,678 miles

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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OY05 MVK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY05 MVK, 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 OY05 MVK registered?

OY05 MVK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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