CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD02 WKL

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,769 mi
Last recorded170,769 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 170,769 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 141,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 105,339 miles

2 segments of eyelevel stop lamp not working

exhaust back box deteriation

o/s/f flexi brake hose cracking

o/s/f n/s/f shockers slightly misting

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wear on inner edge borderline slightly out of shape

Pass 3 May 2013 90,860 miles

advise wear and corrosion to front discs

Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,487 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,487 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 68,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 57,238 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 46,437 miles

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

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 21 May 2008 42,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,533 miles

hand brake rubber mounting straps have split nearly in two temp repair keeping cables in position

slight wear on all four brake discs

Pass 19 May 2006 35,350 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD02 WKL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AD02 WKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD02 WKL?

You can check the full history of AD02 WKL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD02 WKL registered?

AD02 WKL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AD02 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 WKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD02 WKL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD02 WKL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.