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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,387 cc

S4 KEPMOT history

S4 KEP is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 56,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,609 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 KEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 KEP was last recorded at 56,609 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,525 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
2,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,609 miles
  • 2024 – 56,525 miles
  • 2023 – 53,971 miles
  • 2022 – 52,560 miles
  • 2021 – 50,040 miles
  • 2020 – 48,815 miles
  • 2019 – 47,388 miles
  • 2018 – 44,950 miles
  • 2017 – 43,037 miles
  • 2016 – 41,180 miles
  • 2015 – 39,671 miles
  • 2014 – 38,034 miles
  • 2013 – 36,844 miles
  • 2012 – 36,307 miles
  • 2011 – 35,643 miles
  • 2010 – 24,891 miles
  • 2009 – 19,308 miles
  • 2008 – 13,018 miles
  • 2007 – 10,850 miles
  • 2006 – 4,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,609 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slight movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,609 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    787539711181
    • 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))

  2. Pass56,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    959074196682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,525 miles (+2,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    732454888656
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass53,971 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    947512999283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,560 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    826536559438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,040 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    107125474986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,815 miles (+1,427)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    728090688150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine lower cover/under tray is broken and damaged!
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers are starting to split/crack!

  8. Pass47,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    732640026071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,387 miles (+2,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    975694416207
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,950 miles (+1,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    756549441849
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slight movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass43,037 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    345335294329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slight movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass41,180 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    534010134018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail41,179 miles (+1,508)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,179 miles
    Test number
    315613193613
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,671 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    298687788191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,034 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,034 miles
    Test number
    185866344388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,844 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    457103333427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass36,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    245169142381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail36,307 miles (+664)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    536309942353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,643 miles (+10,752)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,643 miles
    Test number
    925580631157
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack offside
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear track control arm

  20. Pass24,891 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    161536700131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,886 miles (+5,578)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    573798490079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail19,308 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    722478899006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass19,308 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    772318599005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,018 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,018 miles
    Test number
    571161508190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,850 miles (+5,966)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,850 miles
    Test number
    240132997098
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting slightly
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal cracking

  26. Pass4,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    4,884 miles
    Test number
    734481306183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail4,884 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,884 miles
    Test number
    654741106158
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureRear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Questions about S4 KEP

Does S4 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 KEP is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 KEP?
The MOT on S4 KEP is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 KEP done?
S4 KEP was recorded at 56,609 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,631 miles a year.
Has S4 KEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 KEP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 KEP 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 S4 KEP find?
S4 KEP passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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