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Alfa Romeo 159

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

LB59 AKVMOT history

LB59 AKV is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,185 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 AKV
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
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 AKV was last recorded at 144,185 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,183 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,185 miles
  • 2024 – 135,097 miles
  • 2023 – 115,268 miles
  • 2022 – 104,927 miles
  • 2020 – 99,488 miles
  • 2018 – 73,375 miles
  • 2016 – 53,806 miles
  • 2015 – 43,125 miles
  • 2014 – 34,196 miles
  • 2013 – 29,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,185 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,185 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,185 miles
    Test number
    221204090437
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,183 miles (+9,086)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,183 miles
    Test number
    280290933765
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,097 miles (+9,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    863819887831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,293 miles (+10,025)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,293 miles
    Test number
    173401436463
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,268 miles (+10,341)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,268 miles
    Test number
    582686015681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,927 miles
    Test number
    665360298764
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail104,927 miles (+5,439)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,927 miles
    Test number
    989368467314
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,488 miles
    Test number
    462729866488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,488 miles (+6,577)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,488 miles
    Test number
    767675920296
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass92,911 miles (+19,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    740063138482
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted hard to check components

  11. Pass73,375 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    935737162605
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,375 miles (+9,805)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    454635122060
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,570 miles
    Test number
    878360354574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,570 miles (+9,764)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,570 miles
    Test number
    575933387060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    924803272540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail53,806 miles (+10,681)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    472305275218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    692421152444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,119 miles (+8,923)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,119 miles
    Test number
    367798679129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass34,196 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    908970654352
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    595391953379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 AKV

Does LB59 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 AKV is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 AKV?
The MOT on LB59 AKV is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 AKV done?
LB59 AKV was recorded at 144,185 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 9,581 miles a year.
Has LB59 AKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 AKV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 AKV 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 LB59 AKV find?
LB59 AKV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake lever pivot slightly tight; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish.

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