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Alfa Romeo 159

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

LB60 ABFMOT history

LB60 ABF is a blue diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,524 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB60 ABF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB60 ABF was last recorded at 119,524 miles on 21 May 2026, 8,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,457 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,067 miles
Average per year
5,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,524 miles
  • 2025 – 111,457 miles
  • 2024 – 103,625 miles
  • 2023 – 102,608 miles
  • 2022 – 100,704 miles
  • 2021 – 92,484 miles
  • 2020 – 89,524 miles
  • 2019 – 84,420 miles
  • 2018 – 78,426 miles
  • 2017 – 74,328 miles
  • 2016 – 67,268 miles
  • 2015 – 60,966 miles
  • 2014 – 55,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,524 miles
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front lower suspension arms have worn/deteriorated bushes and ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight corrosion on suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated/slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,524 miles (+8,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    634745130344
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,457 miles (+7,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    614922751588
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing thin
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to nearside outer sill
  3. Pass103,625 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,625 miles
    Test number
    981153869084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail103,613 miles (+1,005)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    906998691865
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass102,608 miles (+1,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    487365288061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass100,704 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    869944032418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,401 miles
    Test number
    451228268255
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion suspension components
  8. Fail99,401 miles (+6,917)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,401 miles
    Test number
    526541379929
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion suspension components
  9. Pass92,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    374980811298
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms have worn/deteriorated bushes and ball joints
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on suspension components
  10. Fail92,484 miles (+2,960)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    885827101213
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms have worn/deteriorated bushes and ball joints
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on suspension components
  11. Pass89,524 miles (+5,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    733952290462
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms have worn bushes and ball joints
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak manifold area
  12. Pass84,420 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,420 miles
    Test number
    616983435803
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated/slight play
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight wearing on inner edge
  13. Fail84,418 miles (+5,992)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    245513402970
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated/slight play
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight wearing on inner edge
  14. Pass78,426 miles (+4,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    825643963251
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrakes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  15. Pass74,328 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    806238014282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges slightly more 225/50/17 98w
    • AdvisoryBoth sub frames slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split away
    • AdvisorySlight movement both front upper arms bushes
    • AdvisorySlight wear front and rear brake discs
  16. Fail74,326 miles (+7,058)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    627325737543
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges slightly more 225/50/17 98w
    • AdvisoryBoth sub frames slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split away
    • AdvisorySlight movement both front upper arms bushes
    • AdvisorySlight wear front and rear brake discs
  17. Pass67,268 miles (+6,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,268 miles
    Test number
    108781538720
    • AdvisoryBrakes worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn
  18. Pass60,966 miles (+5,612)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    796120725092
    • NoteBrakes slightly worn/corroded
    • NoteSlight wear in front lower suspension bushes
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges (o/s/r worst)
  19. Pass55,354 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    317606814044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB60 ABF

Does LB60 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB60 ABF is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB60 ABF?
The MOT on LB60 ABF 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 LB60 ABF done?
LB60 ABF was recorded at 119,524 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,199 miles a year.
Has LB60 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB60 ABF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB60 ABF 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 LB60 ABF find?
LB60 ABF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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