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GX57 FZY

2007 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15673,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low level sensor link rod off N/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,134 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on innerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,174 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on innerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,539 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs coroded

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,790 miles

rear wheel inner rims have slight damage

slight play in steering rack right hand side

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wheel inner rims have slight damage

slight play in steering rack right hand side

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 69,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,253 miles

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

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

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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GX57 FZY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 73,114 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 GX57 FZY, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX57 FZY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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