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WV53 WTK

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,856 mi
Last recorded65,856 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 WTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,318 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,732 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 39,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,041 miles

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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WV53 WTK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV53 WTK, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV53 WTK registered?

WV53 WTK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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