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YF53 VYX

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,142 miles

Sill covers fitted.

All brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

All shock absorbers and coil springs heavily corroded.

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Damage to offside rear bodywork.

Exhaust catalyst corroded at welds.

Front brake discs slightly corroded/scored on inner faces.

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside door mirror loose.

Nearside front foglamp inoperative.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at join at rear.

Play in offside rack end.

Radiator Air con condenser support crossmember corroded.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bush/bearings.

Some corrosion in front subframe.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Subframe rear support bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

All shock absorbers and coil springs heavily corroded.

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Damage to offside rear bodywork.

Exhaust catalyst corroded at welds.

Front brake discs slightly corroded/scored on inner faces.

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside door mirror loose.

Nearside front foglamp inoperative.

Nearside front subframe rear support mounting bracket badly corroded.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at join at rear.

Play in nearside rear lower suspension bearing/bush.

Play in offside rack end.

Radiator Air con condenser support crossmember corroded.

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Sill covers fitted.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bush/bearings.

Some corrosion in front subframe.

Suspect offside rear brake has been binding.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,160 miles

all shocks and springs corroded

both rear boomerang arms have slight play

n/s headlamp beam slightly dull

slight corrosion on front of front to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened should be changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all shocks and springs corroded

both rear boomerang arms have slight play

n/s headlamp beam slightly dull

slight corrosion on front of front to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s of steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,027 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner surface

most suspension corroded and starting to deteriorate

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2017 66,027 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded inner surface

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

most suspension corroded and starting to deteriorate

slight play o/s steering rack

spare tyre burst side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,217 miles

all coil springs rusty

both boot lamp lenses cracked

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play

both rear lower hub bushes worn

head lamp rear adjuster broken of suspension arm

play most rear suspension joints and bushes

slight play o/s track rod end and steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2016 63,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after front cats back required (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

all coil springs rusty

both boot lamp lenses cracked

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear lower hub bushes worn

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

hand brake cables starting to split

head lamp rear adjuster broken of suspension arm

play most rear suspension joints and bushes

slight play o/s track rod end and steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,949 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

rear headlamp level sensor in poor condition

rear tyres slightly worn on inside (o/s worst)

slight cracking in brake flexibles

slight wear in rear suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,949 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

rear headlamp level sensor in poor condition

rear tyres slightly worn on inside (o/s worst)

slight cracking in brake flexibles

slight wear in rear suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,765 miles

all coil springs rusty

all rear suspension deteriorated and have slight movement

front number plate cracked

head lamps adjuster broken of n/s/r suspension arm head lamp aim ok

middle cat holed and blowing slightly ( may need replaced )

n/s/r lower hub bush slight play

n/s/r tyre slight cut on edge of tread 205/55/16 91w

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 56,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

all coil springs rusty

all rear suspension deteriorated and have slight movement

bad connection o/s/r inner tail light

front number plate cracked

head lamps adjuster broken of n/s/r suspension arm head lamp aim ok

middle cat holed and blowing slightly ( may need replaced )

n/s/r lower hub bush slight play

n/s/r tyre slight cut on edge of tread 205/55/16 91w

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,449 miles

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

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

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

front brake pad sensor wire broken

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,447 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

front brake pad sensor wire broken

rear height adjuster wire chaffed

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,557 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front no plate cracked

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

rear bootlight lenses cracked

slight wear in o/s/f upper and both lower front arms

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 51,557 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

rear bootlight lenses cracked

slight wear in front lower arms

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,179 miles

fuel cap cover bent?

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in suspension

front disks poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel cap cover bent?

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,179 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

slight wear in suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,179 miles

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

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

front brake disks slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

slight wear in suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,485 miles

both front brake pad warning wires broken

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,485 miles

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

both front brake pad warning wires broken

both hand brake outer cables split cables sticking slightly

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 41,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,062 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 36,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre nearing wear limit

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,970 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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YF53 VYX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 YF53 VYX, 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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YF53 VYX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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