Alfa Romeo 156
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,387 cc
C5 KNCMOT history
C5 KNC is a blue diesel Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 4 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 317,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 317,578 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 KNC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,387 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 KNC was last recorded at 317,578 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 317,578 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 317,578 miles
- 2025 – 305,628 miles
- 2024 – 298,145 miles
- 2023 – 290,051 miles
- 2022 – 282,101 miles
- 2021 – 272,503 miles
- 2020 – 268,767 miles
- 2019 – 257,051 miles
- 2018 – 246,684 miles
- 2017 – 235,062 miles
- 2016 – 226,141 miles
- 2015 – 213,712 miles
- 2014 – 200,518 miles
- 2013 – 187,261 miles
- 2012 – 17,817 miles
- 2011 – 164,643 miles
- 2009 – 156,308 miles
- 2008 – 146,062 miles
- 2007 – 131,016 miles
- 2006 – 111,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass317,578 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass317,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 317,578 miles
- Test number
- 970902717837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail317,578 miles (+11,950)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,578 miles
- Test number
- 670112488575
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Pass305,628 miles (+7,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 305,628 miles
- Test number
- 704504289252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass298,145 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 298,145 miles
- Test number
- 545604759995
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail298,096 miles (+8,045)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 298,096 miles
- Test number
- 502037079492
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass290,051 miles (+7,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 290,051 miles
- Test number
- 261240421503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubbers perishing
Pass282,101 miles (+9,598)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 282,101 miles
- Test number
- 430792462528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass272,503 miles (+3,736)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 272,503 miles
- Test number
- 550149114381
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass268,767 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 268,767 miles
- Test number
- 679190288475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail268,767 miles (+11,716)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,767 miles
- Test number
- 620679959962
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass257,051 miles (+10,367)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 257,051 miles
- Test number
- 960426633850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 246,684 miles
- Test number
- 636565329018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail246,684 miles (+11,622)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,684 miles
- Test number
- 504841158853
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Pass235,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 235,062 miles
- Test number
- 184984933636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,062 miles (+8,921)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,062 miles
- Test number
- 905443362200
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
Pass226,141 miles (+12,429)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 226,141 miles
- Test number
- 663561039724
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass213,712 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 213,712 miles
- Test number
- 129534915043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail213,711 miles (+13,193)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,711 miles
- Test number
- 748504115016
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass200,518 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 200,518 miles
- Test number
- 259803414028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail200,518 miles (+13,257)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,518 miles
- Test number
- 538133114063
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass187,261 miles (+169,444)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 187,261 miles
- Test number
- 756591413078
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Fail17,817 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,817 miles
- Test number
- 198092112443
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass174,817 miles (+10,174)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 174,817 miles
- Test number
- 756172312064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,643 miles (+8,335)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 164,643 miles
- Test number
- 897663411089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,308 miles (+10,246)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 156,308 miles
- Test number
- 174134849342
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass146,062 miles (+15,046)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 146,062 miles
- Test number
- 351437648375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,016 miles (+19,844)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 131,016 miles
- Test number
- 103906747366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass111,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 111,172 miles
- Test number
- 480295446499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 KNC
- Does C5 KNC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KNC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 KNC?
- The MOT on C5 KNC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 KNC done?
- C5 KNC was recorded at 317,578 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 10,671 miles a year.
- Has C5 KNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 KNC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 KNC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 KNC find?
- C5 KNC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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