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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,492 cc

L100 FSEMOT history

L100 FSE is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
80,224 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 FSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L100 FSE was last recorded at 80,224 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 2,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,630 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,594 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,224 miles
  • 2021 – 77,630 miles
  • 2020 – 74,767 miles
  • 2019 – 71,830 miles
  • 2018 – 68,854 miles
  • 2017 – 67,652 miles
  • 2016 – 64,617 miles
  • 2015 – 56,891 miles
  • 2014 – 47,502 miles
  • 2013 – 40,545 miles
  • 2012 – 34,941 miles
  • 2011 – 27,140 miles
  • 2010 – 21,574 miles
  • 2009 – 19,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,224 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear left (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear right (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to check all four wheel bearings (brakes sticking)

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,224 miles (+2,594)2 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    784376323928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear left (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear right (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all four wheel bearings (brakes sticking)

  2. Pass77,630 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    715797413752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail77,628 miles (+2,861)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    798257084086
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,767 miles (+2,937)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    500882778517
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,830 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    419537293232
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail71,830 miles (+2,976)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    172930342357
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass68,854 miles (+1,202)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    943127183093
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,652 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    201254214359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail67,651 miles (+3,034)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    268407651654
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass64,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    977532600773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail64,617 miles (+7,726)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    276202706378
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass56,891 miles (+9,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    286366082478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass47,502 miles (+6,957)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    427020434448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront tyre wearing on inside
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on the sidewalls
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevon on inside of tyre
    • NoteRear silancer outer skin corroded

  14. Pass40,545 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    275467113378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  15. Fail40,545 miles (+5,604)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    308847513306
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  16. Pass34,941 miles (+7,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    489369812453
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass27,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    598500321375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,140 miles (+5,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    957600621307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass21,574 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    162207610304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,944 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    770083749340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,938 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,938 miles
    Test number
    941821739310
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L100 FSE

Does L100 FSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 FSE expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 FSE?
The MOT on L100 FSE expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 FSE done?
L100 FSE was recorded at 80,224 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has L100 FSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 FSE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L100 FSE 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 L100 FSE find?
L100 FSE failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 16 more.

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