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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,492 cc

X72 LUYMOT history

X72 LUY is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 4 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
69,165 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 LUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X72 LUY was last recorded at 69,165 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,132 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,165 miles
  • 2022 – 69,132 miles
  • 2021 – 69,103 miles
  • 2020 – 68,874 miles
  • 2019 – 61,297 miles
  • 2018 – 56,470 miles
  • 2017 – 52,911 miles
  • 2016 – 50,088 miles
  • 2015 – 47,134 miles
  • 2014 – 42,519 miles
  • 2013 – 39,927 miles
  • 2012 – 37,528 miles
  • 2010 – 34,446 miles
  • 2009 – 30,305 miles
  • 2008 – 25,390 miles
  • 2007 – 22,365 miles
  • 2006 – 19,603 miles
  • 2005 – 16,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,165 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,165 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    249454428930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    475289910085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,132 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    896599839891
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass69,103 miles (+229)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    375109914832
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section to Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass68,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    943964226922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,874 miles (+7,577)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    706898855080
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    465409072474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail61,297 miles (+4,827)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    845916466632
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,470 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    368223732525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass52,911 miles (+2,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,911 miles
    Test number
    695555431247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer pipe corroded at joint with silencer.Advise repair or replace.

  11. Pass50,088 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    884703189589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    249614265014
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail47,134 miles (+4,615)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    735092165031
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass42,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    209310354036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,519 miles (+2,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    418969444032
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,927 miles (+2,399)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    128439643033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  17. Pass37,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,528 miles
    Test number
    526022852082
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 24% max 25%

  18. Fail37,528 miles (+3,082)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,528 miles
    Test number
    876768942034
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass34,446 miles (+4,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    172677720348
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear brake slight bind

  20. Pass30,305 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,305 miles
    Test number
    181074819319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    593540938387
    • NoteN/s/rear brake binding slightly.

  22. Fail25,388 miles (+3,023)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    892930938311
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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/rear brake binding slightly.

  23. Pass22,365 miles (+2,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,365 miles
    Test number
    690526527321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass19,603 miles (+3,316)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,603 miles
    Test number
    802712536345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres are close to tread warning bars.

  25. Pass16,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    560305035388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X72 LUY

Does X72 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 LUY expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 LUY?
The MOT on X72 LUY expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 LUY done?
X72 LUY was recorded at 69,165 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 2,821 miles a year.
Has X72 LUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 LUY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X72 LUY 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 X72 LUY find?
X72 LUY passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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