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SW52 CKL

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 71,990 miles

1 front of a front to rear and part of o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

both front and n/s/r tyres worn (req)

both front lower arm bushes and ball joints worn

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

exhaust very corroded

fuel lines slightly corroded

rear tracking adjustment arms very corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low in tread inner edge

o/s wing repeater cover missing

play both front lower ball joints

rear exhaust corroded not holed

rear number plate deteriorating

slight marking n/s/r tyre sidewall 205/55/16 91w

slight play rear suspension bushes

Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low in tread inner edge

o/s wing repeater cover missing

play both front lower ball joints

rear exhaust corroded not holed

rear number plate deteriorating

slight marking n/s/r tyre sidewall 205/55/16 91w

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 57,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,328 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Fuel line corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Fuel line corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,169 miles

maybe slight wear in rear suspension

maybe v, slight leak from o/s of radiator

n/s/r tyre poor

slight corrosion on front brakes

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fault in o/s/r handbrake- lever not going fully off (caliper or cable?)

maybe slight wear in rear suspension

maybe v, slight leak from o/s of radiator

n/s/r tyre poor

slight corrosion on front brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,456 miles

slight wear in suspension

Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in suspension

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,830 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 39,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

gear linkage siezing

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Slight wear in n/s/f top suspension arm

Fail 14 Feb 2008 35,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,508 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 28,508 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,865 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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SW52 CKL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 SW52 CKL, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW52 CKL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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