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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T565 MKGMOT history

T565 MKG is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2019 and it has passed 12 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2019
Mileage
117,469 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
12 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 MKG
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2019
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T565 MKG was last recorded at 117,469 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2012: 92,336 miles, lower than 92,833 miles on 11 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,413 miles · 21 Nov 2018
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
1,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,469 miles
  • 2018 – 115,413 miles
  • 2017 – 112,502 miles
  • 2016 – 109,076 miles
  • 2015 – 104,302 miles
  • 2014 – 97,818 miles
  • 2013 – 93,439 miles
  • 2012 – 92,336 miles
  • 2011 – 92,833 miles
  • 2010 – 91,590 miles
  • 2009 – 84,932 miles
  • 2008 – 84,807 miles
  • 2007 – 79,685 miles
  • 2006 – 79,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,469 miles
  • DangerousNearside Floor pan all detached through corrosion
  • DangerousNearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision both (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All floor corroded and is detached from the body of the car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and osf floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front anti roll bar has some lateral movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,469 miles (+2,056)3 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,469 miles
    Test number
    842884830472
    • DangerousNearside Floor pan all detached through corrosion
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision both (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All floor corroded and is detached from the body of the car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and osf floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,413 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,413 miles
    Test number
    201095615072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    788676317490
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail112,502 miles (+3,426)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    426964291496
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe over the rear axle (7.1.2)

  5. Pass109,076 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,076 miles
    Test number
    583312547284
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar has some lateral movement

  6. Fail109,072 miles (+7)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    548130767203
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar has some lateral movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail109,065 miles (+4,763)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    749419867296
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar has some lateral movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass104,302 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,302 miles
    Test number
    596625675164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail104,299 miles (+6,481)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    165893075170
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass97,818 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,818 miles
    Test number
    937244074127
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front inner wing
    • NoteRera coil springs corroding
    • NoteSlight corrosion to floors and inner sills

  11. Fail97,813 miles (+4,374)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,813 miles
    Test number
    875162474112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front inner wing
    • NoteRera coil springs corroding
    • NoteSlight corrosion to floors and inner sills

  12. Pass93,439 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    647264603277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,289 miles (+953)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    335648293111
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass92,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    289329182491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,336 miles (-497)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    996939782154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  16. Pass92,833 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    119733021272
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lens is broken

  17. Fail92,833 miles (+1,243)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    266572721206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lens is broken

  18. Pass91,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    263327900280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,590 miles (+6,658)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    224407000245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass84,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    692511599195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,932 miles (+125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    392215389158
    • FailureFront Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass84,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    282333288148
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail84,807 miles (+5,122)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    551340788160
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    633842917052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,685 miles (+187)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    370360017043
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner shoulder worn
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam image slighty obscured

  26. Fail79,498 miles (+12)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,498 miles
    Test number
    982874756288
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Fail79,486 miles6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    922248746251
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClutch slipping badly

Questions about T565 MKG

Does T565 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T565 MKG expired on 20 Nov 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T565 MKG?
The MOT on T565 MKG expired on 20 Nov 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T565 MKG done?
T565 MKG was recorded at 117,469 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,950 miles a year.
Has T565 MKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 MKG has failed 15 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T565 MKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T565 MKG find?
T565 MKG failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 dangerous defects and 13 major defects: nearside floor pan all detached through corrosion; nearside seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision both; rear tyre has ply or cords exposed both, and 13 more.

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