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Alfa Romeo 166

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,959 cc

V6 UFAMOT history

V6 UFA is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,483 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 UFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 UFA was last recorded at 67,483 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,483 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,483 miles
  • 2025 – 66,505 miles
  • 2024 – 63,660 miles
  • 2018 – 63,083 miles
  • 2017 – 62,714 miles
  • 2016 – 60,281 miles
  • 2015 – 58,114 miles
  • 2014 – 55,555 miles
  • 2013 – 53,182 miles
  • 2012 – 49,542 miles
  • 2011 – 46,812 miles
  • 2010 – 44,094 miles
  • 2008 – 38,798 miles
  • 2007 – 33,972 miles
  • 2006 – 24,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,483 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower spot lampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Body damage all round

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    410543978625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower spot lamp

  2. Fail67,483 miles (+978)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    524876183174
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower spot lamp

  3. Pass66,505 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    678005880259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,644 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    322108861168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,660 miles
    Test number
    402721748902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,604 miles (+521)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,604 miles
    Test number
    985808780414
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR BOTH DISCS AND BRAKE PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,083 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    571739661575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body damage
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty.

  8. Fail63,080 miles (+366)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    999217923261
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides -- into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody damage all round
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass62,714 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    215869651078
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt border line (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody damage all round
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail62,711 miles (+2,430)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    591537658809
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt border line (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody damage all round
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass60,281 miles (+2,167)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    346575213499
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBody damage all round
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail58,114 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    786794515112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBodywork damage allround
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  13. Pass58,114 miles (+2,559)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    788644515154
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBodywork damage allround
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass55,555 miles (+2,373)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    888352924122
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBody work damage all round
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass53,182 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    925886213107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDamaged body work all round
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  16. Fail53,182 miles (+3,640)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    469056713153
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDamaged body work all round
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  17. Pass49,542 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    695971012130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,812 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    175997111153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail46,809 miles (+2,715)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    588106911117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass44,094 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    584860110188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,798 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    492846938357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f bumper damaged and head light support panel

  22. Fail38,798 miles (+4,826)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    732303138312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f bumper damaged and head light support panel

  23. Pass33,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    813935977233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail33,972 miles (+9,818)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    850204577222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass24,154 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,154 miles
    Test number
    920662826148
    • NoteBoth front tyres coming up to limit
    • NoteFront undertrays fitted

Questions about V6 UFA

Does V6 UFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 UFA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 UFA?
The MOT on V6 UFA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 UFA done?
V6 UFA was recorded at 67,483 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,116 miles a year.
Has V6 UFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 UFA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 UFA 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 UFA find?
V6 UFA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower spot lamp.

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