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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,387 cc

5 JMJMOT history

5 JMJ is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,224 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 JMJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 JMJ was last recorded at 122,224 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,778 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
6,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,224 miles
  • 2025 – 120,778 miles
  • 2024 – 119,770 miles
  • 2023 – 114,076 miles
  • 2022 – 107,131 miles
  • 2021 – 94,301 miles
  • 2020 – 86,895 miles
  • 2019 – 79,520 miles
  • 2018 – 72,932 miles
  • 2017 – 68,085 miles
  • 2015 – 59,747 miles
  • 2014 – 51,875 miles
  • 2013 – 44,314 miles
  • 2012 – 35,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,224 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear silencer Y piece

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,224 miles (+1,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    531792035069
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass120,778 miles (+1,008)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    749775256554
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,770 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    788770350360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,076 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,076 miles
    Test number
    140715612447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,071 miles (+6,940)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    960267649599
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,131 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    501494485035
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear silencer Y piece (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail107,126 miles (+12,825)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    773004912494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear silencer Y piece (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass94,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,301 miles
    Test number
    936599006135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail94,297 miles (+7,402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,297 miles
    Test number
    175912986655
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass86,895 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,895 miles
    Test number
    307137393873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,312 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    212210935324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,305 miles (+6,785)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    347242039181
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass79,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    821958041705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail79,520 miles (+61)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    859478919255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail79,459 miles (+6,527)6 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    531660013267
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  16. Pass72,932 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    353588466785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    453702377932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  18. Fail68,082 miles (+8,335)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    482060851516
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  19. Pass59,747 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    128387925975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,875 miles (+7,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    188242674208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass44,314 miles (+8,634)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    669637753282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass35,680 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,680 miles
    Test number
    676060972210
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 5 JMJ

What vehicle is registration 5 JMJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 JMJ on a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 JMJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 JMJ?
The MOT on 5 JMJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 JMJ done?
5 JMJ was recorded at 122,224 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,306 miles a year.
Has 5 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 JMJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 5 JMJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5 JMJ find?
5 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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