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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 3,195 cc

LD56 EBUMOT history

LD56 EBU is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
152,580 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,195 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EBU was last recorded at 152,580 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 1,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,273 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,307 miles
Average per year
8,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,580 miles
  • 2024 – 151,273 miles
  • 2023 – 147,913 miles
  • 2022 – 147,636 miles
  • 2021 – 147,161 miles
  • 2020 – 143,938 miles
  • 2019 – 135,663 miles
  • 2018 – 127,483 miles
  • 2017 – 123,297 miles
  • 2016 – 114,817 miles
  • 2015 – 101,360 miles
  • 2014 – 88,878 miles
  • 2013 – 75,490 miles
  • 2012 – 63,423 miles
  • 2011 – 43,857 miles
  • 2010 – 25,635 miles
  • 2009 – 21,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,580 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bumper end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,580 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,580 miles
    Test number
    426844954202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,273 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,273 miles
    Test number
    717124126009
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass147,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,913 miles
    Test number
    482546545508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,913 miles (+277)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,913 miles
    Test number
    604796429966
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass147,636 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,636 miles
    Test number
    117245422228
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bumper end (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some of the subframe obscured by undertrays (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes covered by undertrays at time of test

  6. Fail147,635 miles (+474)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,635 miles
    Test number
    178463599165
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened leg by undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened leg by undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bumper end (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some of the subframe obscured by undertrays (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,161 miles (+3,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,161 miles
    Test number
    155862819513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,938 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,938 miles
    Test number
    221726227207
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded with items ontop

  9. Fail143,910 miles (+8,247)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,910 miles
    Test number
    959201235017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded with items ontop

  10. Pass135,663 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,663 miles
    Test number
    436086756078
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalanced (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail135,647 miles (+8,164)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,647 miles
    Test number
    251204008042
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalanced (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass127,483 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,483 miles
    Test number
    630775139283
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail127,468 miles (+4,171)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,468 miles
    Test number
    250927183456
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass123,297 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,297 miles
    Test number
    492202357932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail123,247 miles (+8,430)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,247 miles
    Test number
    905133328789
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass114,817 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,817 miles
    Test number
    770107405946
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  17. Fail114,795 miles (+13,435)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    722729040382
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering tie rod

  18. Pass101,360 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    686518605225
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail101,360 miles (+12,482)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    318798605236
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass88,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    557477224272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,878 miles (+13,388)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    615675124241
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass75,490 miles (+12,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    477190323217
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge

  23. Pass63,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,423 miles
    Test number
    747389322221
    • 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)

  24. Fail63,423 miles (+19,566)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,423 miles
    Test number
    338656122226
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass43,857 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    959040101298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge.
    • NotePhone / Nav accessory fitted to screen to left of zone A.

  26. Fail43,852 miles (+18,217)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    967689191176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge.
    • NotePhone / Nav accessory fitted to screen to left of zone A.

  27. Pass25,635 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,635 miles
    Test number
    651191720286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,929 miles
    Test number
    440276909456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EBU

Does LD56 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EBU expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EBU?
The MOT on LD56 EBU expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EBU done?
LD56 EBU was recorded at 152,580 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 8,359 miles a year.
Has LD56 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EBU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 EBU 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 EBU find?
LD56 EBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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