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DK55 OJX

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,529 mi
Last recorded84,529 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 84,529 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel under rear of vehicle

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,902 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Vehicle floorpan - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel under rear of vehicle

Steering locking device ineffective Both track rod ends - locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose All (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose All (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,892 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2023 81,892 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 80,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,713 miles

centre stop light disconnected

nearside rear seat belt frayed

Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear seat belt frayed

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre stop lamp removed

Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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DK55 OJX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 OJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK55 OJX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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