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Alfa Romeo 159

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

L20 MJOMOT history

L20 MJO is a white diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 26 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,554 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MJO was last recorded at 121,554 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 6,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,552 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,002 miles
Average per year
7,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,554 miles
  • 2025 – 115,552 miles
  • 2024 – 108,599 miles
  • 2023 – 98,059 miles
  • 2022 – 93,628 miles
  • 2021 – 87,792 miles
  • 2020 – 82,313 miles
  • 2019 – 75,206 miles
  • 2018 – 68,485 miles
  • 2017 – 61,632 miles
  • 2016 – 53,664 miles
  • 2015 – 44,404 miles
  • 2014 – 37,452 miles
  • 2013 – 26,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,554 miles (+6,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    113176831586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass115,552 miles (+6,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    673232594535
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass108,599 miles (+10,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    901390820451
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass98,059 miles (+4,431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    636662265013
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass93,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    124247541756
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  6. Fail93,628 miles (+5,836)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    365501566197
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  7. Pass87,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    577060600489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,792 miles (+5,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    979525031058
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass82,313 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    393817121115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass75,206 miles (+6,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,206 miles
    Test number
    579174010156
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass68,485 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    852480652105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,632 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    677022041678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,664 miles (+9,260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    777982048796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,404 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    617729975076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,452 miles (+11,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,452 miles
    Test number
    686205084025
    • 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)
  16. Pass26,297 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    187195713183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail26,286 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    978464013189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 MJO

Does L20 MJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MJO is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MJO?
The MOT on L20 MJO is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MJO done?
L20 MJO was recorded at 121,554 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 7,437 miles a year.
Has L20 MJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MJO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 MJO 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 L20 MJO find?
L20 MJO passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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