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KB54 MGX

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 MGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,671 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,808 miles

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

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

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

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

aim deflector fitted to n/s headlamp

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,544 miles

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

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

n/s headlight has sticker to adjust beam pattern

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,544 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

n/s headlight has sticker to adjust beam pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,128 miles

sticker on n/s headlight to control beam pattern

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,619 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,384 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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KB54 MGX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KB54 MGX, 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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KB54 MGX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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