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Alfa Romeo 159

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,387 cc

LB59 AKYMOT history

LB59 AKY is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
85,869 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 AKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 AKY was last recorded at 85,869 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,080 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
789 miles
Average per year
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,869 miles
  • 2022 – 85,080 miles
  • 2021 – 83,832 miles
  • 2020 – 83,462 miles
  • 2019 – 82,043 miles
  • 2018 – 81,223 miles
  • 2017 – 80,447 miles
  • 2012 – 68,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,869 miles (+789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    744233847343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,080 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,080 miles
    Test number
    631419165213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,832 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,832 miles
    Test number
    144206571509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,462 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    112439585844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,453 miles (+1,410)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,453 miles
    Test number
    813271117850
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,043 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    215522658457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail82,043 miles (+820)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    349168106947
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    359137654113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,223 miles (+776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    910492443343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  10. Pass80,447 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    837243331857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,443 miles (+11,547)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    446487381872
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass68,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    959906152398
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  13. Fail68,896 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    939676852391
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

Questions about LB59 AKY

Does LB59 AKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 AKY expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 AKY?
The MOT on LB59 AKY expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 AKY done?
LB59 AKY was recorded at 85,869 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
Has LB59 AKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 AKY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB59 AKY 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 AKY find?
LB59 AKY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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