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FM06 PBV

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,105 mi
Last recorded42,105 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 PBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 42,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 40,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides headlamps lenses faded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front suspension arms corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2022 40,253 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides headlamps lenses faded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front suspension arms corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,638 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively inner disc faces very heavily corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 39,102 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 39,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,858 miles

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

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

slight in front steering

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,454 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,454 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,342 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,489 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 29 Jun 2013 29,489 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,490 miles

front brake imbalance is above normal advise rectify

front brake pads are worn close to the limit discs are badly worn advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3mm advise replacement and tracking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking front tyres are worn on the insides

wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,465 miles

rear tyres are badly worn on the insides [close to the cords] advise replacement

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,536 miles

rear tyres are badly worn on the insides advise replacement

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replacement

Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres are badly worn on the insides advise replacement

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replacement

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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FM06 PBV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FM06 PBV, 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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FM06 PBV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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