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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,492 cc

Y6 LFAMOT history

Y6 LFA is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
188,319 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 LFA
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
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 LFA was last recorded at 188,319 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2013: 124,821 miles, lower than 124,822 miles on 10 Dec 2013.

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
187,124 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,319 miles
  • 2025 – 187,124 miles
  • 2024 – 182,239 miles
  • 2021 – 178,271 miles
  • 2020 – 175,296 miles
  • 2019 – 171,230 miles
  • 2018 – 164,696 miles
  • 2017 – 159,247 miles
  • 2016 – 148,247 miles
  • 2015 – 137,341 miles
  • 2014 – 129,215 miles
  • 2013 – 124,821 miles
  • 2012 – 116,421 miles
  • 2011 – 111,164 miles
  • 2010 – 105,095 miles
  • 2009 – 101,591 miles
  • 2008 – 98,415 miles
  • 2007 – 91,907 miles
  • 2006 – 82,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,319 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear upper shock mounting areas heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Inner sills and floor both sides corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Floor corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,319 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    188,319 miles
    Test number
    350306294316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,124 miles (+4,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    187,124 miles
    Test number
    461137399344
    • 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))
  3. Pass182,239 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    182,239 miles
    Test number
    173119119647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,271 miles
    Test number
    777287713632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock mounting areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floor both sides corroded
  5. Fail178,271 miles (+2,975)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,271 miles
    Test number
    300288209677
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock mounting areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floor both sides corroded
  6. Pass175,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,296 miles
    Test number
    642204926443
    • AdvisoryFloor corroding
  7. Fail175,296 miles (+4,066)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,296 miles
    Test number
    755293706963
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroding
  8. Pass171,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,230 miles
    Test number
    438029658258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Fail171,230 miles (+6,534)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,230 miles
    Test number
    634623226721
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both beam patterns incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass164,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,696 miles
    Test number
    756760485901
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Fail164,696 miles (+5,449)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,696 miles
    Test number
    794478517200
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass159,247 miles (+11,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,247 miles
    Test number
    159723229798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,247 miles (+10,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,247 miles
    Test number
    365697634915
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexible joints (7.1.2)
  14. Pass137,341 miles (+8,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,341 miles
    Test number
    324811430219
    • 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)
  15. Pass129,215 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,215 miles
    Test number
    427706244365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,106 miles (+4,285)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,106 miles
    Test number
    538179234378
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass124,821 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    219527243359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,822 miles (+8,401)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    175294443386
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass116,421 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    297893832357
    • NoteSlight blow on back box joint
  20. Fail116,421 miles (+5,257)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    166513932323
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight blow on back box joint
  21. Pass111,164 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    111,164 miles
    Test number
    316094251386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,095 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    152536130385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,591 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    294466219362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,415 miles (+6,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    520693108338
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass91,907 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,907 miles
    Test number
    753931237330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    494679416370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 LFA

Does Y6 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 LFA is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 LFA?
The MOT on Y6 LFA is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 LFA done?
Y6 LFA was recorded at 188,319 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has Y6 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 LFA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y6 LFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y6 LFA find?
Y6 LFA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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