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Alfa Romeo 156

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

V679 OKJMOT history

V679 OKJ is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
120,585 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V679 OKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V679 OKJ was last recorded at 120,585 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 1,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2020: 112,052 miles, lower than 112,055 miles on 9 Jun 2020.
  • 8 Jul 2021: 113,808 miles, lower than 113,811 miles on 15 Jun 2021.

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
119,399 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,186 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,585 miles
  • 2024 – 119,399 miles
  • 2023 – 117,885 miles
  • 2022 – 115,828 miles
  • 2021 – 113,808 miles
  • 2020 – 112,052 miles
  • 2019 – 110,311 miles
  • 2018 – 108,327 miles
  • 2017 – 105,812 miles
  • 2016 – 104,118 miles
  • 2015 – 101,539 miles
  • 2014 – 99,107 miles
  • 2013 – 96,713 miles
  • 2012 – 95,118 miles
  • 2011 – 93,814 miles
  • 2009 – 88,808 miles
  • 2008 – 83,288 miles
  • 2007 – 80,036 miles
  • 2006 – 73,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,585 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,585 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,585 miles
    Test number
    453143720984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,399 miles (+1,514)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,399 miles
    Test number
    282556895082
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  3. Pass117,885 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,885 miles
    Test number
    855092508947
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  4. Pass115,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    849639376818
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,828 miles (+2,020)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    874464459214
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,808 miles (-3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    115697946598
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail113,811 miles (+1,759)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    258892191878
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,052 miles (-3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    938642657169
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,055 miles (+1,744)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,055 miles
    Test number
    688361388768
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,311 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    284040498085
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,308 miles (+1,981)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    379754681408
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,327 miles (+2,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    633021745302
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass105,812 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    596773839009
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass104,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    368364972165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,118 miles (+2,579)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    539295379936
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass101,539 miles (+2,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    959467865151
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass99,107 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,107 miles
    Test number
    945890274154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail99,107 miles (+2,394)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,107 miles
    Test number
    246569964452
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass96,713 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    736661773176
    • 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)

  20. Pass95,118 miles (+1,304)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    218861452416
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • NoteBack box is corroded.

  21. Pass93,814 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,814 miles
    Test number
    999127841121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail93,811 miles (+5,003)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    605203141127
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass88,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    820889429240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,808 miles (+26)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    431639029278
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail88,782 miles (+5,494)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    982860969155
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass83,288 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    121684168120
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Fail83,287 miles (+3,251)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,287 miles
    Test number
    810743868160
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Pass80,036 miles (+6,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    771932327148
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads word

  29. Fail73,691 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    534604146151
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  30. Pass73,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    631664846194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Questions about V679 OKJ

Does V679 OKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V679 OKJ expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V679 OKJ?
The MOT on V679 OKJ expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V679 OKJ done?
V679 OKJ was recorded at 120,585 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has V679 OKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V679 OKJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V679 OKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V679 OKJ find?
V679 OKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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