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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,198 cc

FEC 7MOT history

FEC 7 is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,969 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FEC 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FEC 7 was last recorded at 109,969 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,598 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,371 miles
Average per year
6,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,969 miles
  • 2025 – 102,598 miles
  • 2024 – 96,832 miles
  • 2023 – 91,498 miles
  • 2022 – 89,021 miles
  • 2021 – 86,802 miles
  • 2020 – 85,338 miles
  • 2019 – 80,612 miles
  • 2018 – 77,827 miles
  • 2017 – 71,751 miles
  • 2016 – 65,131 miles
  • 2015 – 57,551 miles
  • 2014 – 48,809 miles
  • 2013 – 40,371 miles
  • 2012 – 29,494 miles
  • 2011 – 27,264 miles
  • 2010 – 15,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,969 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Exhaust 'V' heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Outer both, sill corroded
  • 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,969 miles (+7,371)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,969 miles
    Test number
    318194710132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Exhaust 'V' heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both, sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,598 miles
    Test number
    579996080216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail102,598 miles (+5,766)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,598 miles
    Test number
    348134135378
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,832 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    581151853263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45ZR18 98Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail96,832 miles (+5,334)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    894651309944
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45ZR18 98Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective only one bracket total supporting both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass91,498 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    784448516993
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail91,431 miles (+2,410)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    264523467007
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,021 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    234303255627
    • 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. Pass86,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,802 miles
    Test number
    687023502553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail86,802 miles (+1,464)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,802 miles
    Test number
    168204982062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass85,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    451956767462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.

  12. Fail85,338 miles (+4,726)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    819300855436
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass80,612 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    990045649350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail80,612 miles (+2,785)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    862756966298
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass77,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    520284359219
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread perished

  16. Fail77,827 miles (+6,076)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    764939580047
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread perished

  17. Pass71,751 miles (+6,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    937851487101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    666000837510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail65,131 miles (+7,580)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    854545505386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail57,551 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    569195035092
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass57,551 miles (+8,742)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    799055335042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass48,809 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    108279344420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,371 miles (+10,877)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    807873663048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,494 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    435109162050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,264 miles
    Test number
    786296131281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,264 miles (+11,882)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,264 miles
    Test number
    906336831221
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass15,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,382 miles
    Test number
    260530330200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FEC 7

What vehicle is registration FEC 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FEC 7 on a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 28 Sept 2007. 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 FEC 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FEC 7 is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on FEC 7?
The MOT on FEC 7 is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FEC 7 done?
FEC 7 was recorded at 109,969 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
Has FEC 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FEC 7 has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on FEC 7 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 FEC 7 find?
FEC 7 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front coil spring corroded both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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