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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,387 cc

LB57 KLPMOT history

LB57 KLP is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
168,341 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KLP
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
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KLP was last recorded at 168,341 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2020: 135,637 miles, lower than 139,636 miles on 28 Jul 2020.

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
168,326 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,341 miles
  • 2025 – 166,466 miles
  • 2023 – 160,122 miles
  • 2022 – 152,322 miles
  • 2021 – 143,174 miles
  • 2020 – 135,637 miles
  • 2019 – 127,919 miles
  • 2018 – 120,330 miles
  • 2017 – 113,619 miles
  • 2016 – 103,588 miles
  • 2014 – 92,659 miles
  • 2013 – 67,203 miles
  • 2011 – 59,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,341 miles
  • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register test result - OBD unable to register - WOTI unable to registerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad wiring brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,341 miles (+15)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    168,341 miles
    Test number
    177702303813
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register test result - OBD unable to register - WOTI unable to register
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad wiring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,326 miles (+1,860)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,326 miles
    Test number
    717454279981
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register test result - OBD unable to register - WOTI unable to register
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad wiring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,466 miles (+6,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,466 miles
    Test number
    219576605229
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNTING area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass160,122 miles (+7,800)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,122 miles
    Test number
    498808938328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass152,322 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,322 miles
    Test number
    608797457337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,174 miles (+7,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,174 miles
    Test number
    769388964493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,637 miles (-3,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,637 miles
    Test number
    873902522565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,636 miles (+11,717)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,636 miles
    Test number
    498583658253
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass127,919 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,919 miles
    Test number
    247404031863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,913 miles (+7,583)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,913 miles
    Test number
    998721265186
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,330 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,330 miles
    Test number
    445504433765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,619 miles (+1,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,619 miles
    Test number
    405178176227
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,359 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    217856206241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,588 miles (+10,929)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,588 miles
    Test number
    804620825847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,659 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    409783964367
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to excess
    • NoteRear tyres worn to excess

  16. Fail92,649 miles (+12,174)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    419757034473
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to excess
    • NoteRear tyres worn to excess

  17. Pass80,475 miles (+13,272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    988878724054
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteFront brake pads 75% worn

  18. Pass67,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    448354303044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,199 miles (+8,087)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    645564503033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,112 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    136980591222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,077 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    838697501005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,072 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    568266601057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 KLP

Does LB57 KLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KLP is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KLP?
The MOT on LB57 KLP is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KLP done?
LB57 KLP was recorded at 168,341 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has LB57 KLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KLP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 KLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 KLP find?
LB57 KLP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: emissions to clean to register test result - obd unable to register - woti unable to register; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner brake pad wiring broken, and 6 more.

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