Alfa Romeo 159
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LB08 FTPMOT history
LB08 FTP is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 92,407 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 FTP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 FTP was last recorded at 92,407 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,367 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 5,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,407 miles
- 2024 – 73,430 miles
- 2023 – 67,845 miles
- 2022 – 67,186 miles
- 2021 – 64,489 miles
- 2020 – 61,594 miles
- 2019 – 57,882 miles
- 2018 – 53,718 miles
- 2017 – 49,040 miles
- 2016 – 44,692 miles
- 2015 – 34,541 miles
- 2014 – 25,491 miles
- 2013 – 17,232 miles
- 2012 – 10,483 miles
- 2011 – 9,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,407 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,407 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,407 miles
- Test number
- 369667368585
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail92,367 miles (+8)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,367 miles
- Test number
- 500607623795
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))
Fail92,359 miles (+18,929)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,359 miles
- Test number
- 646811074698
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,430 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 73,430 miles
- Test number
- 213439217130
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,429 miles (+5,584)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,429 miles
- Test number
- 697049908617
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,845 miles (+659)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 67,845 miles
- Test number
- 573184753791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass67,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,186 miles
- Test number
- 563648757113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,186 miles (+2,697)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,186 miles
- Test number
- 996328669211
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass64,489 miles (+2,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,489 miles
- Test number
- 664533636031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass61,594 miles (+3,712)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 61,594 miles
- Test number
- 504684780572
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres inside edges wearing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,882 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 57,882 miles
- Test number
- 474780179560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,718 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 53,718 miles
- Test number
- 146258115328
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass49,040 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,040 miles
- Test number
- 828904763962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Slight movement. (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement on hub assembly on main bush. (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 44,692 miles
- Test number
- 899563133276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,692 miles (+10,151)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,692 miles
- Test number
- 525759412475
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass34,541 miles (+9,050)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,541 miles
- Test number
- 997422955158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,491 miles (+8,259)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 25,491 miles
- Test number
- 909746954111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,232 miles (+6,749)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 17,232 miles
- Test number
- 635905853189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,483 miles (+1,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 10,483 miles
- Test number
- 529771152144
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass9,359 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 9,359 miles
- Test number
- 609932571138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,341 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,341 miles
- Test number
- 118061171129
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LB08 FTP
- Does LB08 FTP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 FTP expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 FTP?
- The MOT on LB08 FTP expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 FTP done?
- LB08 FTP was recorded at 92,407 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 5,825 miles a year.
- Has LB08 FTP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 FTP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 FTP 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 LB08 FTP find?
- LB08 FTP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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