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VK04 FPV

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 112,486 miles

Offside Front engine has oil leak not exesiv e

Fail 11 May 2026 112,485 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front engine has oil leak not exesiv e

Pass 12 May 2025 109,711 miles

Nearside Rear hub assembly has very slight play.

Offside Rear hub assembly has very slight play.

all under side of vehicle covered in heavy underseal.

Pass 15 May 2024 106,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2024 106,578 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 104,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 103,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 103,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 102,943 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 96,486 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,525 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,904 miles

Both front brake caliper link pipes corroded.

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted in nearside rear.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 73,343 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 47,127 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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VK04 FPV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VK04 FPV, 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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VK04 FPV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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