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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,195 cc

LD56 EAXMOT history

LD56 EAX is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,167 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,195 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EAX was last recorded at 88,167 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,319 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,848 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,167 miles
  • 2025 – 82,319 miles
  • 2024 – 80,586 miles
  • 2023 – 80,464 miles
  • 2022 – 79,733 miles
  • 2021 – 75,845 miles
  • 2020 – 72,126 miles
  • 2019 – 57,789 miles
  • 2018 – 48,421 miles
  • 2016 – 72,811 miles
  • 2015 – 70,622 miles
  • 2014 – 64,719 miles
  • 2013 – 57,405 miles
  • 2012 – 53,297 miles
  • 2011 – 28,584 miles
  • 2010 – 24,632 miles
  • 2009 – 19,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,167 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,167 miles (+5,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    428549688750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    287504235420
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,319 miles (+1,733)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    195992901339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,586 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    964540313087
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,464 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    524838701523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,733 miles (+3,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    166534192290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,845 miles (+3,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    136787815903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,126 miles (+14,337)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    255535013252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,789 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    745560364174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,737 miles (+9,316)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    971894958620
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass48,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,421 miles
    Test number
    161554871853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,421 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,421 miles
    Test number
    906176991707
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass74,458 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,458 km
    Test number
    303999726163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,811 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    730823365836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,622 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    926255255142
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass70,622 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    999415455197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,719 miles (+7,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    388064654116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,405 miles (+4,108)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    107142583159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass53,297 miles (+24,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,297 miles
    Test number
    249379292494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,584 miles (+3,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    185736411280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,632 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,632 miles
    Test number
    852302050218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass19,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,487 miles
    Test number
    172567239222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EAX

Does LD56 EAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EAX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EAX?
The MOT on LD56 EAX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EAX done?
LD56 EAX was recorded at 88,167 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has LD56 EAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EAX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 EAX 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 LD56 EAX find?
LD56 EAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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