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WP03 HCF

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,404 mi
Last recorded83,404 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 HCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,272 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Offside Rear Handbrake cable in poor condition.

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi section.

Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Offside Rear Handbrake cable in poor condition.

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi section.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,272 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 18 Aug 2022 72,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,647 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear side light in opp 1 of 2

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,609 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 67,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

N/S/R tyre worn smooth and cracking on inner and outer edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,290 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and cracking between tread.

O/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 64,288 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S/R tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and cracking between tread.

O/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch trim insecure.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,792 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

N/S/F flexi brake hose slightly perished.

N/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,792 miles

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

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

N/S/F flexi brake hose slightly perished.

N/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,781 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe, slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,327 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front wipers poor in operation.

N/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

N/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leaks.

Front wipers poor in operation.

N/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

N/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/S/F metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,275 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,260 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 34,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,116 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 28,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 25,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,137 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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WP03 HCF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WP03 HCF, 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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WP03 HCF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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