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KU52 CXE

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,132 mi
Last recorded123,132 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 CXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on all suspension components and all the prescribed areas under the vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material likely to become detached Broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on all suspension components and all the prescribed areas under the vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2018 122,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,832 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,218 miles

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

coolant level low

slight corrosion to both front chassis rails around drain plug holes

Fail 11 Nov 2014 110,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant level low

slight corrosion to both front chassis rails around drain plug holes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 108,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r headlamp leveling sensor linkage starting to seize. may fracture.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r headlamp leveling sensor linkage starting to seize. may fracture.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 105,759 miles

Nearside Brake pump retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 105,759 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 102,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,431 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,322 miles

rear tyre treads getting slightly low in places

Fail 7 Aug 2009 94,322 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear tyre treads getting slightly low in places

Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,319 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 62,761 miles

airbag light on

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

front and rear number plates required soon

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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KU52 CXE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU52 CXE, 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.

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KU52 CXE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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