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SL09 KJA

2009 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,058 mi
Last recorded246,058 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KJA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 246,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 246,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 226,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 133,590 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Fail 28 Dec 2017 133,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Pass 28 Dec 2016 115,847 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,472 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,472 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,444 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 74,444 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,472 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 48,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,285 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SL09 KJA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL09 KJA, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL09 KJA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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