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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,387 cc

LB57 KLMMOT history

LB57 KLM is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,697 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KLM was last recorded at 179,697 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,633 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,064 miles
Average per year
9,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,697 miles
  • 2024 – 170,633 miles
  • 2023 – 154,491 miles
  • 2022 – 135,150 miles
  • 2021 – 117,375 miles
  • 2020 – 112,124 miles
  • 2019 – 103,589 miles
  • 2017 – 90,098 miles
  • 2016 – 78,809 miles
  • 2015 – 67,570 miles
  • 2014 – 59,861 miles
  • 2012 – 50,029 miles
  • 2011 – 41,627 miles
  • 2010 – 35,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust heat shields not secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside side skirt partially insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,697 miles (+9,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,697 miles
    Test number
    241987885398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,633 miles
    Test number
    142911362621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail170,633 miles (+16,142)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,633 miles
    Test number
    374939492464
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,491 miles (+19,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,491 miles
    Test number
    349486669388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,150 miles (+17,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,150 miles
    Test number
    635236931099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weekend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,375 miles (+5,251)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    112488373988
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose on fuel tank

  7. Pass112,124 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,124 miles
    Test number
    165688929572
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields not secure

  8. Fail112,121 miles (+8,532)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    682900758586
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields not secure

  9. Pass103,589 miles (+13,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,589 miles
    Test number
    393359039341
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,098 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,098 miles
    Test number
    605779999274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,809 miles (+75)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    909982772450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Fail78,734 miles1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    622319391721
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  13. Pass109,708 km (+508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,708 km
    Test number
    745808845074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,200 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,200 km
    Test number
    237491945051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,570 miles (+7,709)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    727656025080
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass59,861 miles (+9,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    995570954003
    • NoteWear in ns top swivel

  17. Pass50,029 miles (+8,402)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,029 miles
    Test number
    205703962321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seats nsr outer and osr outer
    • NoteRear wiper blade is spiltt

  18. Pass41,627 miles (+5,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    796247251351
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass35,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    133457550355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 KLM

Does LB57 KLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KLM is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KLM?
The MOT on LB57 KLM is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KLM done?
LB57 KLM was recorded at 179,697 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,613 miles a year.
Has LB57 KLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KLM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 KLM 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 LB57 KLM find?
LB57 KLM passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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