Alfa Romeo 156
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,492 cc
V6 ERMMOT history
V6 ERM is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,269 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 ERM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 ERM was last recorded at 98,269 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,267 miles · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,269 miles
- 2025 – 94,563 miles
- 2023 – 90,977 miles
- 2022 – 86,072 miles
- 2021 – 81,038 miles
- 2010 – 81,016 miles
- 2009 – 71,927 miles
- 2008 – 59,166 miles
- 2006 – 56,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,269 miles
- AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both front wiper blades worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,269 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,269 miles
- Test number
- 117648492615
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail98,267 miles (+3,704)2 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,267 miles
- Test number
- 416091906561
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass94,563 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 94,563 miles
- Test number
- 109152374398
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn
Fail94,563 miles (+3,586)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,563 miles
- Test number
- 626474375066
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn
Pass90,977 miles (+4,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 90,977 miles
- Test number
- 300105015759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,072 miles (+5,034)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 86,072 miles
- Test number
- 936499464035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,038 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 81,038 miles
- Test number
- 405099749825
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,016 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 81,016 miles
- Test number
- 374002920434
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Fail81,016 miles (+9,089)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,016 miles
- Test number
- 442746070107
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass71,927 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 71,927 miles
- Test number
- 733918749102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,925 miles (+12,759)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 234282849172
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail59,166 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,166 miles
- Test number
- 244223548147
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass59,166 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,166 miles
- Test number
- 472113948133
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass56,789 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 56,789 miles
- Test number
- 820508076219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,786 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,786 miles
- Test number
- 862005576281
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about V6 ERM
- Does V6 ERM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 ERM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 ERM?
- The MOT on V6 ERM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 ERM done?
- V6 ERM was recorded at 98,269 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
- Has V6 ERM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 ERM has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V6 ERM 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 V6 ERM find?
- V6 ERM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: sill covers fitted.
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