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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T172 SYJMOT history

T172 SYJ is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,301 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 SYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 SYJ was last recorded at 67,301 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,301 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,301 miles
  • 2024 – 65,819 miles
  • 2023 – 64,372 miles
  • 2022 – 63,104 miles
  • 2021 – 61,617 miles
  • 2020 – 60,460 miles
  • 2019 – 57,799 miles
  • 2018 – 55,891 miles
  • 2017 – 53,510 miles
  • 2016 – 49,919 miles
  • 2015 – 46,478 miles
  • 2014 – 43,286 miles
  • 2013 – 39,802 miles
  • 2012 – 38,020 miles
  • 2011 – 37,657 miles
  • 2010 – 37,343 miles
  • 2009 – 36,920 miles
  • 2008 – 36,254 miles
  • 2007 – 34,655 miles
  • 2006 – 32,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,301 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,301 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    281942349853
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail67,301 miles (+1,482)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    312032279607
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,819 miles (+1,447)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    706896741783
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded at lower edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,372 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    433708318786
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wing slightly corroded

  5. Pass63,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    748194217979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,104 miles (+1,487)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    357274487911
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass61,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    112313752122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail61,617 miles (+1,157)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    183527050001
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass60,460 miles (+2,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    635326231531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor to sill corroded

  10. Pass57,799 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    314214485783
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  11. Fail57,799 miles (+1,908)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    624896468216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    891635099712
    • 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)

  13. Fail55,891 miles (+2,381)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    697860385648
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass53,510 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    887112881910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower part of the wing behind under tray is corroded and holed

  15. Pass49,919 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    985350691112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,478 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    665470505114
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOuter Sills Corroding Slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail46,478 miles (+3,192)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    618379395052
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOuter Sills Corroding Slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,286 miles (+3,484)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    927722034103
    • NoteBoth inner sills have surface rust.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and deteriorated.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusty.

  19. Pass39,802 miles (+439)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,802 miles
    Test number
    218470353427
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged.

  20. Fail39,363 miles (+1,343)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    488926703146
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBrakes squealing when applied.
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged.

  21. Pass38,020 miles (+363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    539239022100
    • NoteAirbag light staying on.

  22. Pass37,657 miles (+314)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,657 miles
    Test number
    585426121134
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brakes noisey

  23. Pass37,343 miles (+423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    622616320192
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brakes noisey

  24. Pass36,920 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    423118229127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,254 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,254 miles
    Test number
    842138628149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,655 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    470494527187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass32,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    984638026183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T172 SYJ

Does T172 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 SYJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T172 SYJ?
The MOT on T172 SYJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 SYJ done?
T172 SYJ was recorded at 67,301 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,758 miles a year.
Has T172 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 SYJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T172 SYJ 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 T172 SYJ find?
T172 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear.

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