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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,970 cc

V5 LFAMOT history

V5 LFA is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 1 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,690 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
71,690 km
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,342 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LFA was last recorded at 71,690 km on 4 Aug 2025, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,687 km · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
4,342 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,690 km
  • 2021 – 51,057 km
  • 2019 – 46,306 km
  • 2018 – 37,886 km
  • 2017 – 25,111 km
  • 2012 – 14,807 km
  • 2011 – 12,633 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,690 km
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner tyre worn devoid of tread on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner tyre worn lower on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,690 km (+3)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,690 km
    Test number
    406463811696
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail71,687 km1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,687 km
    Test number
    913537423111
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass63,989 miles (+7,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,989 miles
    Test number
    461832410481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,142 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    465186685605
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass51,057 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,057 km
    Test number
    335796452967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,057 km (+4,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,057 km
    Test number
    345675903543
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,306 km (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,306 km
    Test number
    490348728087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,886 km (+12,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,886 km
    Test number
    339121924246
    • AdvisoryTyres worn inner edge
  9. Pass25,111 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,111 km
    Test number
    702049351281
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn devoid of tread on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn lower on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre & rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail25,111 km1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,111 km
    Test number
    645055232684
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn devoid of tread on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn lower on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm + sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre & rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass14,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    14,874 miles
    Test number
    879227217658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,807 km (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,807 km
    Test number
    135993562397
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass12,633 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,633 km
    Test number
    889032661328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,793 miles
    Test number
    261694550378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LFA

Does V5 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 LFA expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 LFA?
The MOT on V5 LFA expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 LFA done?
V5 LFA was recorded at 71,690 km at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 4,342 km a year.
Has V5 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LFA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 LFA 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 V5 LFA find?
V5 LFA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, and 1 more.

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