CarVerify

Free Car Check

CN52 FCU

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationCN52 FCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 88,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,789 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,255 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,255 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,278 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 May 2017 69,276 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2014 60,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,545 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
Full Alfa Romeo 166 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

CN52 FCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN52 FCU, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CN52 FCU?

You can check the full history of CN52 FCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CN52 FCU registered?

CN52 FCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CN52 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 FCU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CN52 FCU 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 CN52 FCU. 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.