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Alfa Romeo 166

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,959 cc

F3 EKLMOT history

F3 EKL is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,733 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 EKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 EKL was last recorded at 122,733 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,216 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,733 miles
  • 2025 – 121,216 miles
  • 2024 – 117,926 miles
  • 2023 – 115,497 miles
  • 2022 – 114,353 miles
  • 2021 – 112,555 miles
  • 2020 – 110,052 miles
  • 2018 – 109,206 miles
  • 2016 – 108,788 miles
  • 2015 – 99,627 miles
  • 2014 – 85,967 miles
  • 2013 – 80,247 miles
  • 2012 – 78,768 miles
  • 2011 – 75,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,733 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Intake pipe split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust section deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,733 miles (+1,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,733 miles
    Test number
    901727311898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,216 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    998119841783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,926 miles (+2,429)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    429029259217
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,497 miles (+1,144)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,497 miles
    Test number
    506622678679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flare nut and pipe corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Belly pan damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,353 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    621744010632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    726436833721
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntake pipe split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating

  7. Fail112,555 miles (+2,503)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    163763409009
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntake pipe split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating

  8. Pass110,052 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    476779050469
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slightly corroded

  9. Fail110,033 miles (+827)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,033 miles
    Test number
    570854230914
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,206 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    173688998557
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated

  11. Fail109,206 miles (+418)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    681838887836
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated

  12. Pass108,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    439205548541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement req wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail108,788 miles (+9,161)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    633306736711
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven grabbing (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement req wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass99,627 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    825475455119
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail99,626 miles (+13,659)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    726915955102
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust box mount broken but system still secure

  16. Pass85,967 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    386983664115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,964 miles (+5,717)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    746261664172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass80,247 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    808512953102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,173 miles (+1,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,173 miles
    Test number
    367370313131
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass78,768 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    708927602120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,761 miles (+3,012)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    265304102111
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    475244391029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail75,749 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    876664491058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about F3 EKL

Does F3 EKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 EKL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 EKL?
The MOT on F3 EKL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 EKL done?
F3 EKL was recorded at 122,733 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has F3 EKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 EKL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
Has the mileage on F3 EKL 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 F3 EKL find?
F3 EKL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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