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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,387 cc

L5 UNKMOT history

L5 UNK is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,796 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UNK was last recorded at 153,796 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 6,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,839 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,957 miles
Average per year
9,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,796 miles
  • 2025 – 146,839 miles
  • 2024 – 144,102 miles
  • 2023 – 139,537 miles
  • 2022 – 131,043 miles
  • 2021 – 123,051 miles
  • 2020 – 113,308 miles
  • 2019 – 96,754 miles
  • 2018 – 85,121 miles
  • 2017 – 78,782 miles
  • 2016 – 71,914 miles
  • 2015 – 56,453 miles
  • 2014 – 40,273 miles
  • 2013 – 23,981 miles
  • 2012 – 19,297 miles
  • 2011 – 14,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,796 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,796 miles (+6,957)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,796 miles
    Test number
    300381882375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass146,839 miles (+2,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,839 miles
    Test number
    277501058089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass144,102 miles (+4,565)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    227162510909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass139,537 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,537 miles
    Test number
    432451508411
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,530 miles (+8,487)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,530 miles
    Test number
    601845436786
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,043 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,043 miles
    Test number
    399686442351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,051 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,051 miles
    Test number
    884403568165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,308 miles (+16,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,308 miles
    Test number
    722572979060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,754 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    389898748671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,662 miles (+11,541)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    557578176229
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,121 miles (+193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,121 miles
    Test number
    390396429135
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,928 miles (+6,146)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    341788448874
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,782 miles (+6,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    993440510335
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass71,914 miles (+15,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    480831885078
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx half worn

  15. Pass56,453 miles (+16,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,453 miles
    Test number
    295372146902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,273 miles (+16,292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    527238434288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,981 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    457236353215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,297 miles (+4,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,297 miles
    Test number
    406824702483
    • NoteAdvise front tyres slightly worn/wearing on the inner edges

  19. Pass14,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,636 miles
    Test number
    129359491249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 UNK

Does L5 UNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UNK is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 UNK?
The MOT on L5 UNK is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 UNK done?
L5 UNK was recorded at 153,796 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 9,529 miles a year.
Has L5 UNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UNK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 UNK 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 L5 UNK find?
L5 UNK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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