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YY53 KUU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,315 mi
Last recorded102,315 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 102,315 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 102,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 94,550 miles

both front tyre worn down to border line in places

both rear coils springs are corroded

both rear tyre treads are close to limits

slight distortion on offside headlight pattern

Fail 5 May 2015 94,541 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyre worn down to border line in places

both rear coils springs are corroded

both rear tyre treads are close to limits

slight distortion on offside headlight pattern

Pass 7 May 2014 88,894 miles

offside front tyre tread low

nearside front top suspension arm has slight play

Fail 6 May 2014 88,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front top suspension arm has slight play

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 4 May 2013 85,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,346 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,975 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 70,975 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 62,728 miles

Near side rear door handle is insecure but still works

wipers clear the screen but judder

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,515 miles

all tyres 2.5mm

Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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YY53 KUU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 YY53 KUU, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY53 KUU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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