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YG56 UGV

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 68,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,484 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,482 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 64,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,258 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,180 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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
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YG56 UGV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG56 UGV, 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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What year was YG56 UGV registered?

YG56 UGV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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