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Alfa Romeo 156

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S44 KALMOT history

S44 KAL is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,154 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 KAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 KAL was last recorded at 90,154 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,891 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
2,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,154 miles
  • 2025 – 89,891 miles
  • 2024 – 89,545 miles
  • 2023 – 87,411 miles
  • 2021 – 87,370 miles
  • 2018 – 87,370 miles
  • 2017 – 87,094 miles
  • 2016 – 85,605 miles
  • 2015 – 79,559 miles
  • 2014 – 75,909 miles
  • 2013 – 71,743 miles
  • 2012 – 67,389 miles
  • 2010 – 65,048 miles
  • 2009 – 60,315 miles
  • 2008 – 51,330 miles
  • 2007 – 40,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,154 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySilencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Advise exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,154 miles (+263)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    838727778214
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySilencer corroded

  2. Pass89,891 miles (+346)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    111061926177
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded, back box peeling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,545 miles (+2,134)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,545 miles
    Test number
    709181340366
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySilencer corroded

  4. Pass87,411 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    272920037006
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail87,404 miles (+34)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    256946674706
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass87,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    651468009432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,370 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    687484382149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust deteriorating

  8. Fail87,360 miles (+266)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    635584105225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust deteriorating

  9. Pass87,094 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    535586049339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail87,082 miles (+1,477)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    505576121097
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

  11. Pass85,605 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    213278259160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    247879025039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,559 miles (+3,650)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    785319825037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass75,909 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    956512034065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,743 miles
    Test number
    178441433405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,743 miles (+4,354)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,743 miles
    Test number
    515490233059
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,389 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,389 miles
    Test number
    877750912019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    434437150311
    • NoteN/s h/brake cable suport snaped

  19. Fail65,048 miles (+4,733)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    453727750426
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s h/brake cable suport snaped

  20. Pass60,315 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    861077759365
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from engine / gearbox

  21. Fail60,315 miles (+8,985)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    331787459362
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNoise from engine / gearbox

  22. Pass51,330 miles (+11,215)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    813264968379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnevan wear on rear tyres.. air bag light on..

  23. Pass40,115 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    841288047318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteN/s/f fog inop
    • NoteTo much oil in engine,engine rattly

Questions about S44 KAL

Does S44 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 KAL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 KAL?
The MOT on S44 KAL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 KAL done?
S44 KAL was recorded at 90,154 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,725 miles a year.
Has S44 KAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 KAL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 KAL 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 S44 KAL find?
S44 KAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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