Alfa Romeo 159
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc
L16 RTHMOT history
L16 RTH is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 139,602 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 RTH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 RTH was last recorded at 139,602 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,875 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,727 miles
- Average per year
- 8,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,602 miles
- 2025 – 133,875 miles
- 2024 – 133,853 miles
- 2023 – 124,350 miles
- 2022 – 116,425 miles
- 2021 – 111,528 miles
- 2020 – 108,339 miles
- 2019 – 103,827 miles
- 2018 – 94,927 miles
- 2017 – 85,459 miles
- 2016 – 68,490 miles
- 2015 – 43,295 miles
- 2014 – 35,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,602 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Hand brake could do with adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,602 miles (+5,727)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 139,602 miles
- Test number
- 953497046513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,875 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 133,875 miles
- Test number
- 195042007130
- AdvisoryHand brake could do with adjustment or repair
Fail133,875 miles (+22)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,875 miles
- Test number
- 502204159408
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake could do with adjustment or repair
Fail133,853 miles (+9,503)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,853 miles
- Test number
- 420950944856
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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))
Pass124,350 miles (+7,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 124,350 miles
- Test number
- 661248856048
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear unable to open boot
Pass116,425 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,425 miles
- Test number
- 408883539912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,424 miles (+4,896)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,424 miles
- Test number
- 700767602917
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass111,528 miles (+3,189)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,528 miles
- Test number
- 743763782320
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,339 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,339 miles
- Test number
- 272694883214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,330 miles (+4,503)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,330 miles
- Test number
- 881606262049
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,827 miles
- Test number
- 818436177119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,827 miles (+8,900)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,827 miles
- Test number
- 583494756513
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass94,927 miles (+9,468)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 94,927 miles
- Test number
- 979923444702
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder tray damaged and insecure
Pass85,459 miles (+16,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 85,459 miles
- Test number
- 173289500049
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to wear indicators
Pass68,490 miles (+25,195)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 68,490 miles
- Test number
- 313702008628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,295 miles (+8,181)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,295 miles
- Test number
- 776171245103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,114 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,114 miles
- Test number
- 497896954168
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise to check tracking
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
Fail35,114 miles2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,114 miles
- Test number
- 299556954192
- FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise to check tracking
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
- NoteOffside inner front tyre bald *on the legal limit*
Questions about L16 RTH
- Does L16 RTH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RTH is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 RTH?
- The MOT on L16 RTH is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 RTH done?
- L16 RTH was recorded at 139,602 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,880 miles a year.
- Has L16 RTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 RTH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 RTH 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 L16 RTH find?
- L16 RTH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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