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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,179 cc

K40 GTAMOT history

K40 GTA is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 6 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,520 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GTA was last recorded at 151,520 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,515 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,520 miles
  • 2023 – 151,128 miles
  • 2021 – 151,066 miles
  • 2020 – 150,450 miles
  • 2019 – 149,950 miles
  • 2018 – 147,734 miles
  • 2017 – 147,734 miles
  • 2016 – 147,732 miles
  • 2015 – 147,564 miles
  • 2014 – 147,500 miles
  • 2013 – 138,522 miles
  • 2012 – 120,626 miles
  • 2011 – 102,398 miles
  • 2009 – 84,939 miles
  • 2008 – 70,575 miles
  • 2007 – 58,783 miles
  • 2006 – 47,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,520 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside ends (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower wing support bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,520 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,520 miles
    Test number
    869980156455
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,515 miles (+387)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,515 miles
    Test number
    112580208816
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,128 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,128 miles
    Test number
    929615860831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing holed behind sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside

  4. Fail151,124 miles (+58)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,124 miles
    Test number
    935224488694
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear from pump to joint under passenger footwell (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking n/s/f (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from pump to joint under passenger footwell (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing holed behind sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside

  5. Pass151,066 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,066 miles
    Test number
    923983458515
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers/skirts fitted to both sides

  6. Fail151,063 miles (+613)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,063 miles
    Test number
    535433982808
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door locking mechanism slightly defective
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers/skirts fitted to both sides

  7. Pass150,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,450 miles
    Test number
    793314809556
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexible brake hoses not secured to struts
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted restricting inspection of outer sills

  8. Fail150,450 miles (+500)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,450 miles
    Test number
    253293936587
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexible brake hoses not secured to struts
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted restricting inspection of outer sills

  9. Pass149,950 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,950 miles
    Test number
    534449544222
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle components consistent with age

  10. Fail149,944 miles (+2,210)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    804323973797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle components consistent with age
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  11. Pass147,734 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    748970745139
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside ends (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres have wear
    • AdvisoryCam belt covers missing
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully tested due to side skirts fitted

  12. Fail147,734 miles1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    723547976145
    • FailureRear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade has deterioration
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside ends (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres have wear
    • AdvisoryCam belt covers missing
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully tested due to side skirts fitted

  13. Fail147,734 miles (+2)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    698315292210
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside and offside wings (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking to calliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking to calliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside ends (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCam-belt covers missing
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to offside wiper blade
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not tested due to side skirts fitted
    • AdvisorySome wear to rear tyres

  14. Pass147,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,732 miles
    Test number
    256406819690
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCam-belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on

  15. Fail147,732 miles (+168)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,732 miles
    Test number
    143798928382
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCam-belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on

  16. Pass147,564 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,564 miles
    Test number
    226360115408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion and slight leak to exhaust at rear
    • NoteWear to rear tyres

  17. Fail147,564 miles (+64)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,564 miles
    Test number
    378640715166
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion and slight leak to exhaust at rear
    • NoteWear to rear tyres

  18. Pass147,500 miles (+8,978)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    147,500 miles
    Test number
    527905234168
    • NoteDeterioration to exhaust system and slight leak at rear
    • NoteSide skirts fitted
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front and rear brake discs
    • NoteSome deterioration to handbrake cables

  19. Pass138,522 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    379070933191
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDeteration to exhaust system

  20. Fail138,522 miles (+17,896)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    299435013406
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDeteration to exhaust system

  21. Pass120,626 miles (+194)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,626 miles
    Test number
    706097012101
    • NoteDeteration to exhaust at rear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing thin
    • NoteOuter sills not fully tested due to side skirts fitted

  22. Fail120,432 miles (+18,034)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,432 miles
    Test number
    256914212486
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteDeteration to exhaust at rear
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin
    • NoteOuter sills not fully tested due to side skirts fitted
    • NoteWear to front brake discs
    • NoteWear to rear brake discs

  23. Pass102,398 miles (+17,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    169636921166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass84,939 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    872693549395
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  25. Fail84,939 miles (+14,364)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    590081349368
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  26. Pass70,575 miles (+11,792)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    663439618303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,783 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    384149097289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,591 miles (+10,635)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    494660897229
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteNearside front brake pad sensor wire insecure

  29. Pass47,956 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,956 miles
    Test number
    660423586219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about K40 GTA

Does K40 GTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GTA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 GTA?
The MOT on K40 GTA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 GTA done?
K40 GTA was recorded at 151,520 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,244 miles a year.
Has K40 GTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GTA has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 GTA 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 K40 GTA find?
K40 GTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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