2002 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0L Petrol · RO02 YVB
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 42,245 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO02 YVB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2022
- 42,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO02 YVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (RO02 YVB) between September 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
RO02 YVB Mileage History
- 28/09/200612,323 mi
- 02/10/200713,496 mi+1,173 mi
- 25/09/200915,337 mi+1,841 mi
- 21/09/201016,012 mi+675 mi
- 21/09/201016,012 mi
- 20/09/201118,731 mi+2,719 mi
- 07/09/201219,104 mi+373 mi
- 07/09/201219,104 mi
- 04/09/201321,633 mi+2,529 mi
- 12/09/201422,145 mi+512 mi
- 25/08/201522,984 mi+839 mi
- 25/06/201823,913 mi+929 mi
- 27/06/201823,914 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/201932,603 mi+8,689 mi
- 11/12/202036,144 mi+3,541 mi
- 11/12/202036,144 mi
- 25/05/202242,243 mi+6,099 mi
- 26/05/202242,245 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,911 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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