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Alfa Romeo 159

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

LB10 DFPMOT history

LB10 DFP is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,889 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 DFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 DFP was last recorded at 132,889 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2022: 114,495 miles, lower than 153,276 miles on 6 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,834 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
8,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,889 miles
  • 2025 – 128,608 miles
  • 2024 – 123,933 miles
  • 2023 – 119,695 miles
  • 2022 – 114,495 miles
  • 2021 – 153,276 miles
  • 2019 – 82,888 miles
  • 2018 – 66,968 miles
  • 2017 – 57,691 miles
  • 2016 – 43,586 miles
  • 2015 – 28,218 miles
  • 2014 – 23,724 miles
  • 2013 – 18,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front suspension knocks ,advise closer inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,889 miles (+55)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,889 miles
    Test number
    827151548755
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail132,834 miles (+4,226)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,834 miles
    Test number
    948718660764
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, inner sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass128,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,608 miles
    Test number
    446939305816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail128,600 miles (+4,667)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    964393313858
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,933 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    990964160538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,826 miles (+4,131)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,826 miles
    Test number
    811010076347
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on the inner edge advise replacing asap 235/40r19 falken (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,695 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    239871834155
    • AdvisoryFront suspension knocks ,advise closer inspection

  8. Fail119,680 miles (+5,185)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    922999050229
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension knocks ,advise closer inspection

  9. Pass114,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,495 miles
    Test number
    643139359687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre -splits in sidewall

  10. Fail114,495 miles (-38,781)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,495 miles
    Test number
    447652960234
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre -splits in sidewall
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  11. Pass153,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,276 miles
    Test number
    950838750818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass138,785 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,785 km
    Test number
    383248668211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,888 miles (+15,920)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,888 miles
    Test number
    795351125327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    718377267882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail66,968 miles (+9,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    750168890279
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass57,691 miles (+14,105)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    937864220988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,586 miles (+15,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    117973694085
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass28,218 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,218 miles
    Test number
    879600585167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,724 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,724 miles
    Test number
    357144964179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass18,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,721 miles
    Test number
    876880773116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 DFP

Does LB10 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 DFP is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 DFP?
The MOT on LB10 DFP is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 DFP done?
LB10 DFP was recorded at 132,889 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
Has LB10 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 DFP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB10 DFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB10 DFP find?
LB10 DFP passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished; offside registration plate lamp insecure; coolant leak, and 6 more.

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