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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,910 cc

ABL 23MOT history

ABL 23 is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,223 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ABL 23
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ABL 23 was last recorded at 84,223 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,106 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,117 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,223 miles
  • 2025 – 81,106 miles
  • 2024 – 78,322 miles
  • 2023 – 74,717 miles
  • 2022 – 70,664 miles
  • 2021 – 67,551 miles
  • 2020 – 65,248 miles
  • 2019 – 62,140 miles
  • 2018 – 57,406 miles
  • 2017 – 47,366 miles
  • 2016 – 39,121 miles
  • 2015 – 30,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,223 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,223 miles (+3,117)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    365021802634
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,106 miles (+2,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    125503623580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass78,322 miles (+3,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    933344966760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass74,717 miles (+4,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    700361796791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass70,664 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    859231429645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail70,664 miles (+3,113)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    938089938683
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass67,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    543407017261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail67,551 miles (+2,303)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    167551872394
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass65,248 miles (+3,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    285050425755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass62,140 miles (+4,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    203102958967
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

  11. Pass57,406 miles (+10,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    193013058835
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass47,366 miles (+8,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    307806406150
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

  13. Pass39,121 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    636331237374
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  14. Pass30,955 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    296253814763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,700 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    878117175018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUneven wear all tyres

  16. Fail28,700 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    215697075004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteUneven wear all tyres

Questions about ABL 23

What vehicle is registration ABL 23 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ABL 23 on a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 31 Mar 2012. 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 ABL 23 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ABL 23 is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ABL 23?
The MOT on ABL 23 is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ABL 23 done?
ABL 23 was recorded at 84,223 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has ABL 23 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ABL 23 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on ABL 23 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 ABL 23 find?
ABL 23 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 13 more.

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