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Alfa Romeo 156

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,747 cc

Y879 YBHMOT history

Y879 YBH is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,960 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 YBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 YBH was last recorded at 63,960 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,024 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,960 miles
  • 2024 – 63,024 miles
  • 2023 – 61,644 miles
  • 2022 – 59,633 miles
  • 2021 – 58,866 miles
  • 2020 – 58,672 miles
  • 2019 – 56,987 miles
  • 2018 – 51,390 miles
  • 2017 – 46,901 miles
  • 2016 – 45,689 miles
  • 2015 – 44,672 miles
  • 2014 – 43,285 miles
  • 2013 – 41,949 miles
  • 2012 – 40,655 miles
  • 2011 – 39,429 miles
  • 2010 – 38,180 miles
  • 2009 – 36,952 miles
  • 2008 – 35,494 miles
  • 2007 – 33,764 miles
  • 2006 – 30,571 miles
  • 2005 – 28,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,960 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components on both sides slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,960 miles (+936)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    527697039831
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components on both sides slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,024 miles (+1,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    848046749419
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers or moldings slightly damaged and loose in some areas however not likely to detach
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs also slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass61,644 miles (+2,011)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    750936144274
    • AdvisoryA number of body mouldings are slightly ill fitting and loose however not likely to come off vehicle
    • AdvisoryEmissions limits only just met
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,633 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,633 miles
    Test number
    230136118450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail59,633 miles (+767)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,633 miles
    Test number
    125304183658
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,866 miles (+194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    187214058873
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are slightly worn and scored
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint of rear box or section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass58,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    861834604415
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs pitted

  8. Fail58,672 miles (+1,685)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    700267574840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,987 miles (+2)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    104882404258
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight impact damage in swept area on near side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryA large number of metal brake pipes are hidden from view by covers and components
    • AdvisoryBulb failure lamp lit at times however all lights working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger dash air bag cover loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn slightly however approx 3mm at time of tesr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail56,985 miles (+5,595)3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    242450204650
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight impact damage in swept area on near side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryA large number of metal brake pipes are hidden from view by covers and components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger dash air bag cover loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn slightly however approx 3mm at time of tesr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass51,390 miles (+4,489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,390 miles
    Test number
    489133903880
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass46,901 miles (+1,212)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    294194659016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded

  13. Pass45,689 miles (+1,017)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    470171857893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded but not leaking

  14. Pass44,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    399646715237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail44,672 miles (+1,387)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    346196715239
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  16. Pass43,285 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,285 miles
    Test number
    469217914232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  17. Fail43,282 miles (+1,333)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,282 miles
    Test number
    798586314269
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass41,949 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,949 miles
    Test number
    339048313433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,655 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    378695012245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,429 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    736125531227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,180 miles (+1,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    320879720480
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  22. Pass36,952 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    222206639206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass35,494 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    460452438284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,764 miles (+3,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,764 miles
    Test number
    751562637202
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

  25. Pass30,571 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    444982726224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    294038535250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,540 miles (+15)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    703978335258
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance close to limits

  28. Fail28,525 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,525 miles
    Test number
    260698125214
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y879 YBH

Does Y879 YBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 YBH expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 YBH?
The MOT on Y879 YBH expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 YBH done?
Y879 YBH was recorded at 63,960 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has Y879 YBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 YBH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y879 YBH 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 Y879 YBH find?
Y879 YBH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; front suspension components on both sides slightly corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 3 more.

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