2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0L Petrol · WM52 MLV
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 101,952 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM52 MLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 101,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM52 MLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (WM52 MLV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
WM52 MLV Mileage History
- 10/10/202391,957 mi
- 12/09/202497,211 mi+5,254 mi
- 13/09/202497,215 mi+4 mi
- 03/10/2025101,952 mi+4,737 mi
- 09/10/2025101,952 mi
Average of roughly 5,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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