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Alfa Romeo SZ

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 2,959 cc

SOX 444MOT history

SOX 444 is a red petrol Alfa Romeo SZ first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,886 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOX 444
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
SZ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOX 444 was last recorded at 94,886 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,595 miles · 15 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
2,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,886 miles
  • 2019 – 93,595 miles
  • 2018 – 91,718 miles
  • 2017 – 85,420 miles
  • 2015 – 83,972 miles
  • 2013 – 79,249 miles
  • 2010 – 75,805 miles
  • 2009 – 68,031 miles
  • 2006 – 56,912 miles
  • 2005 – 46,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,886 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    525762852578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,886 km (+195)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,886 km
    Test number
    421379325727
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,691 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,691 km
    Test number
    211157339835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail94,691 km (+466)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,691 km
    Test number
    168679330818
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass94,225 km (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,225 km
    Test number
    688251111669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,160 km (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,160 km
    Test number
    967328151673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,143 km4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,143 km
    Test number
    967589552293
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.0% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1100ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  8. Pass93,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    760539367301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,595 miles (+1,877)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    762614091974
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,718 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    501386876897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,420 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    753055146077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    362542761581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,972 miles (+4,723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    972631849384
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass79,249 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    287854803371
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Fail79,249 miles (+3,444)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    279858193204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Pass75,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    300056170110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,805 miles (+1,810)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    893284670166
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass73,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    974205470080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail73,995 miles (+5,964)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    692775170017
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass68,031 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    163698969050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail68,031 miles (+11,119)4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    884688269067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass56,912 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    56,912 miles
    Test number
    122093036385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    531733255343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SOX 444

What vehicle is registration SOX 444 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOX 444 on a red petrol Alfa Romeo SZ first used on 31 Dec 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SOX 444 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOX 444 is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOX 444?
The MOT on SOX 444 is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOX 444 done?
SOX 444 was recorded at 94,886 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,382 miles a year.
Has SOX 444 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOX 444 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on SOX 444 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 SOX 444 find?
SOX 444 passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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