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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 LKUMOT history

LB08 LKU is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
186,001 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LKU
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
15 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 LKU was last recorded at 186,001 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 2,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,332 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,669 miles
Average per year
10,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,001 miles
  • 2024 – 183,332 miles
  • 2023 – 180,840 miles
  • 2022 – 174,300 miles
  • 2020 – 163,866 miles
  • 2019 – 147,852 miles
  • 2018 – 137,630 miles
  • 2017 – 130,585 miles
  • 2016 – 124,994 miles
  • 2015 – 107,577 miles
  • 2014 – 86,349 miles
  • 2012 – 60,951 miles
  • 2011 – 46,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,001 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel tank heat shield insure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail186,001 miles (+2,669)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,001 miles
    Test number
    743644823412
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 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 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass183,332 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,332 miles
    Test number
    844647280678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insure

  3. Fail183,320 miles (+2,480)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,320 miles
    Test number
    285653794489
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insure

  4. Pass180,840 miles (+6,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,840 miles
    Test number
    870805395296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass174,300 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,300 miles
    Test number
    530122938964
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail174,300 miles (+10,434)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,300 miles
    Test number
    578161251936
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,866 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,866 miles
    Test number
    685052232667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail163,862 miles (+16,010)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,862 miles
    Test number
    629688129890
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,852 miles
    Test number
    295889992153
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail147,852 miles (+10,222)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,852 miles
    Test number
    565257529859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  11. Pass137,630 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    542549916166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,588 miles (+7,003)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,588 miles
    Test number
    951065671055
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass130,585 miles (+5,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,585 miles
    Test number
    139546612245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake = 17%

  14. Pass124,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    439401711701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail124,994 miles (+17,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    239274324624
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass107,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    529554765035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,572 miles (+21,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,572 miles
    Test number
    175204965081
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass86,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    766465864015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,349 miles (+25,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    226245164064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass60,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    367415672447
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  21. Fail60,951 miles (+14,034)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    446575472299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  22. Pass46,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    969842491174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail46,917 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    415662691150
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB08 LKU

Does LB08 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 LKU expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LKU?
The MOT on LB08 LKU expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 LKU done?
LB08 LKU was recorded at 186,001 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 10,244 miles a year.
Has LB08 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LKU has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 LKU 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 LKU find?
LB08 LKU failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 9 more.

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