Alfa Romeo 156
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,387 cc
T11 SWXMOT history
T11 SWX is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 171,230 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T11 SWX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,387 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T11 SWX was last recorded at 171,230 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 10,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 160,794 miles · 27 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,436 miles
- Average per year
- 7,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,230 miles
- 2023 – 160,794 miles
- 2022 – 151,325 miles
- 2021 – 143,976 miles
- 2020 – 136,985 miles
- 2019 – 132,000 miles
- 2018 – 123,684 miles
- 2017 – 113,325 miles
- 2016 – 96,748 miles
- 2015 – 84,764 miles
- 2014 – 75,358 miles
- 2013 – 67,503 miles
- 2011 – 62,631 miles
- 2010 – 55,279 miles
- 2009 – 45,436 miles
- 2008 – 35,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,230 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front subframe and suspension components
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,230 miles (+10,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 171,230 miles
- Test number
- 566572607835
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front subframe and suspension components
Pass160,794 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,794 miles
- Test number
- 168818393351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail160,744 miles (+9,419)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,744 miles
- Test number
- 884467502493
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel soft (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel tank insecure strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,325 miles (+7,349)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 151,325 miles
- Test number
- 246815849049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 143,976 miles
- Test number
- 149603766822
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,976 miles (+6,991)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,976 miles
- Test number
- 733131514619
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,985 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 136,985 miles
- Test number
- 494248090279
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,982 miles (+4,982)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,982 miles
- Test number
- 212730664872
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,000 miles (+8,316)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 132,000 miles
- Test number
- 578141479608
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass123,684 miles (+633)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 123,684 miles
- Test number
- 611910537298
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail123,051 miles (+9,726)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,051 miles
- Test number
- 202938183392
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,325 miles (+980)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 113,325 miles
- Test number
- 696708111201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,345 miles (+15,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,345 miles
- Test number
- 937970420593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass96,748 miles (+11,984)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,748 miles
- Test number
- 616634756097
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear-unable to carry out checks correctly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,764 miles (+9,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 599703935042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,358 miles (+7,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 75,358 miles
- Test number
- 159154034424
- 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)
Pass67,503 miles (+4,872)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 67,503 miles
- Test number
- 336525033062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,631 miles (+7,352)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,631 miles
- Test number
- 655124741289
- NoteFront chassis floor members bent
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
- NoteN/s front inner c v gaiter adrift
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
- NoteWinter tyres fitted
Pass55,279 miles (+9,843)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,279 miles
- Test number
- 993389830222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass45,436 miles (+487)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 45,436 miles
- Test number
- 264371569247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side front wheel rim has been repaired and is slightly distorted
Fail44,949 miles (+8,966)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,949 miles
- Test number
- 811374749213
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has uneven wear and worn close to legal limit.
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass35,983 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,983 miles
- Test number
- 412576758243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,976 miles (+3,912)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,976 miles
- Test number
- 374224858494
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass32,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 32,064 miles
- Test number
- 163911438453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T11 SWX
- Does T11 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T11 SWX expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T11 SWX?
- The MOT on T11 SWX expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T11 SWX done?
- T11 SWX was recorded at 171,230 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
- Has T11 SWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T11 SWX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T11 SWX 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 T11 SWX find?
- T11 SWX passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: general corrosion to front subframe and suspension components.
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