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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,747 cc

X68 WTYMOT history

X68 WTY is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
95,759 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 WTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 WTY was last recorded at 95,759 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2024: 95,751 miles, lower than 96,283 miles on 21 Feb 2023.

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
95,751 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,759 miles
  • 2023 – 96,283 miles
  • 2022 – 88,670 miles
  • 2021 – 84,485 miles
  • 2020 – 81,121 miles
  • 2019 – 75,322 miles
  • 2017 – 72,324 miles
  • 2016 – 71,936 miles
  • 2015 – 69,200 miles
  • 2014 – 65,888 miles
  • 2013 – 63,753 miles
  • 2012 – 58,620 miles
  • 2011 – 56,571 miles
  • 2009 – 53,732 miles
  • 2008 – 50,465 miles
  • 2007 – 47,732 miles
  • 2006 – 41,767 miles
  • 2005 – 35,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,759 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySpeedometer is CorrectRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,759 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,759 miles
    Test number
    938356668703
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpeedometer is Correct

  2. Fail95,751 miles (-532)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    162171515333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySpeedometer is Correct

  3. Pass96,283 miles (+7,613)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    324621246459
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, subframes, exhaust etc.

  4. Pass88,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    127817759430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail88,670 miles (+68)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    150995610103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail88,602 miles (+4,117)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    453179984723
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    999762191049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,485 miles (+3,364)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    792063048304
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass81,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    296337061670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail81,121 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    404681635711
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass75,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    352167238801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail75,322 miles (+2,998)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    256251428661
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass72,324 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    831628757308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes coated in grease/paint thus preventing a full inspection

  14. Fail72,320 miles (+384)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    897913756715
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes coated in grease/paint thus preventing a full inspection

  15. Pass71,936 miles (+2,736)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    453471885089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHas a road tax sticker encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A'

  16. Pass69,200 miles (+9)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    535592125001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail69,191 miles (+3,303)6 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    448879015086
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail65,888 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    187233624080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight judder on front brakes.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass65,888 miles (+2,135)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    807873424085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight judder on front brakes.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass63,753 miles (+5,133)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,753 miles
    Test number
    169744603091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail58,620 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    356955602025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront disc,s inside edges corroded, also slight judder.

  22. Pass58,620 miles (+2,049)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    815695802019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront disc,s inside edges corroded, also slight judder.

  23. Fail56,571 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    326020811041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass56,571 miles (+2,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    367820411026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass53,732 miles (+3,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    151540039312
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass50,465 miles (+2,733)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,465 miles
    Test number
    564443838391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant level below min..

  27. Pass47,732 miles (+5,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,732 miles
    Test number
    210321937376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass41,767 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    732214816323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,772 miles
    Test number
    391827425324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X68 WTY

Does X68 WTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X68 WTY expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X68 WTY?
The MOT on X68 WTY expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X68 WTY done?
X68 WTY was recorded at 95,759 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
Has X68 WTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 WTY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X68 WTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X68 WTY find?
X68 WTY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both springs corroded; general underbody corrosion; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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