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UJZ 41

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 41
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,566 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 82,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,786 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,950 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,274 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,565 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,463 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,429 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,349 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,414 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp aim poor. Legiable at this time

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp aim poor. Legiable at this time

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S headlamp aim poor. Legiable at time of test

N/S/F brake pad wear warning wire broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,750 miles

slight play in offside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,406 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 23,404 miles

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

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

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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UJZ 41 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJZ 41, 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 UJZ 41 registered?

UJZ 41 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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