2005 Alfa Romeo 156 1.7L Petrol · LE05 BGY
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 66,678 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2018.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE05 BGY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2017
- 66,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE05 BGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (LE05 BGY) between March 2008 and March 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
LE05 BGY Mileage History
- 03/03/200817,806 mi
- 03/03/200817,806 mi
- 07/05/200931,515 mi+13,709 mi
- 17/04/201038,438 mi+6,923 mi
- 27/04/201142,733 mi+4,295 mi
- 21/04/201248,409 mi+5,676 mi
- 12/04/201354,852 mi+6,443 mi
- 26/04/201457,889 mi+3,037 mi
- 26/04/201457,889 mi
- 27/02/201560,392 mi+2,503 mi
- 27/02/201560,392 mi
- 05/03/201664,064 mi+3,672 mi
- 05/03/201664,064 mi
- 10/03/201766,675 mi+2,611 mi
- 16/03/201766,678 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,409 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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