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H10 MDV

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

24,769 mi
Last recorded24,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 MDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 24,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,521 miles

Age related surface corrosion to under side but not excessive

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 22,407 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225 45b zr17 91y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light innop

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system has surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

front wipers smear (standard)

undertrays obscuring view

Fail 29 Dec 2020 22,406 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure both rear cables clips are broken (1.1.15 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225 45b zr17 91y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light innop

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system has surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

front wipers smear (standard)

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,847 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepping

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 21,846 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front normal blades 19” 21” (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepping

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 21,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,838 miles

fuel tank damp but not dripping fuel

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak

under tray fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 18,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel tank damp but not dripping fuel

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,873 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank looks to have been damp at some point.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 12,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 7,964 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
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H10 MDV is a 2004 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 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 77,734 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 H10 MDV, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H10 MDV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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