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YA55 YKO

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,780 mi
Last recorded112,780 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 YKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,780 miles

Advise both sills

Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise both sills

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,637 miles

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,138 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,114 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,407 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,453 miles

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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YA55 YKO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA55 YKO, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA55 YKO registered?

YA55 YKO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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