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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

V16 ESSMOT history

V16 ESS is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Giulietta first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

V16 ESS red Alfa Romeo Giulietta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,987 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Giulietta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 ESS was last recorded at 109,987 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 16,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,959 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,028 miles
Average per year
8,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,987 miles
  • 2025 – 93,959 miles
  • 2024 – 85,703 miles
  • 2023 – 76,783 miles
  • 2022 – 60,363 miles
  • 2020 – 48,802 miles
  • 2019 – 40,667 miles
  • 2018 – 34,335 miles
  • 2017 – 29,384 miles
  • 2016 – 25,209 miles
  • 2015 – 19,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,987 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F+N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA REPAIRED TO AN ADEQUATE STANDARD.
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S/R+N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R+N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens broken! clear tape applied!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle underbody and components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,987 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,987 miles
    Test number
    791554120325
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F+N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA REPAIRED TO AN ADEQUATE STANDARD.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S/R+N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R+N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,987 miles (+16,028)1 repaired3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,987 miles
    Test number
    230545782677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F+N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA REPAIRED TO AN ADEQUATE STANDARD.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S/R+N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R+N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,959 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    480897692502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens broken! clear tape applied! (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody and components corroded

  4. Fail93,922 miles (+8,219)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,922 miles
    Test number
    806010199374
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill area corroded with hole present! (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens broken! clear tape applied! (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody and components corroded

  5. Pass85,703 miles (+8,920)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    756924822823
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,783 miles (+16,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    189552744755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,363 miles (+11,561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    654280803170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    514382239458
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail48,801 miles (+8,134)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    450468569414
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,667 miles
    Test number
    274326153467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,667 miles (+276)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,667 miles
    Test number
    999488585544
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass40,391 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    342438630584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail40,391 miles (+6,056)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    488544501043
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass34,335 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    236054875622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    910474205536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on tread

  16. Fail29,384 miles (+4,175)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    485112352166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on tread

  17. Pass25,209 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    576040716970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    997425725129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 ESS

Does V16 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 ESS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 ESS?
The MOT on V16 ESS is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 ESS done?
V16 ESS was recorded at 109,987 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
Has V16 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 ESS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 ESS 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 V16 ESS find?
V16 ESS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 12 more.

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