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AD02 TKY

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,979 mi
Last recorded126,979 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 126,979 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,907 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

airbag light on

eml light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2013 120,906 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer in poor condition

airbag light on

eml light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,470 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light illuminated on the dash board

Fail 26 Jan 2012 114,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light illuminated on the dash board

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,635 miles

the front and rear brake disc will require replacement when pads wear out

Fail 26 Jan 2011 107,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the front and rear brake disc will require replacement when pads wear out

Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2010 97,193 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,697 miles

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AD02 TKY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 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 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 TKY, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 TKY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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