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Alfa Romeo 159

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,195 cc

LD56 EBVMOT history

LD56 EBV is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2023
Mileage
122,223 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,195 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EBV was last recorded at 122,223 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,217 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,223 miles
  • 2021 – 108,454 miles
  • 2020 – 96,205 miles
  • 2019 – 89,257 miles
  • 2018 – 82,763 miles
  • 2017 – 77,179 miles
  • 2016 – 69,456 miles
  • 2015 – 63,167 miles
  • 2014 – 56,123 miles
  • 2013 – 49,444 miles
  • 2012 – 42,122 miles
  • 2011 – 34,870 miles
  • 2010 – 28,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,223 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant below minimumRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,223 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,223 miles
    Test number
    239600897930
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum

  2. Fail122,217 miles (+13,763)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,217 miles
    Test number
    563668582041
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil level on minimum according to computer- dipstick broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum

  3. Pass108,454 miles (+12,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    605901876707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,205 miles (+6,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    560931800789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake recording low

  5. Pass89,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    366179363736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,257 miles (+178)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    253916655961
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,079 miles (+6,316)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,079 miles
    Test number
    638901282010
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass82,763 miles (+5,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    400803418110
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,179 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    807733775032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge/235/45 R 18
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail77,172 miles (+7,716)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    937819259588
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack insecure tread worn out (2.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge/235/45 R 18
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass69,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,456 miles
    Test number
    515266953909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,455 miles (+6,288)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    474872744331
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AIRO (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTRACKING REQUIRED

  13. Pass63,167 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    670509360262
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail63,144 miles (+7,021)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    621748031387
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass56,123 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    169750904364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust Front Flexible In Poor Condition

  16. Fail56,123 miles (+6,679)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    125230004322
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust Front Flexible In Poor Condition

  17. Pass49,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    185547313382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,443 miles (+7,321)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    437677713452
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass42,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,122 miles
    Test number
    116039172240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,122 miles (+7,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,122 miles
    Test number
    935976672264
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass34,870 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    935763171242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    552176050344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,657 miles (+5,047)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,657 miles
    Test number
    752786450354
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit advise wheel alignment

  24. Pass23,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,610 miles
    Test number
    851125610050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EBV

Does LD56 EBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EBV expired on 12 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EBV?
The MOT on LD56 EBV expired on 12 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EBV done?
LD56 EBV was recorded at 122,223 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 7,716 miles a year.
Has LD56 EBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EBV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 EBV 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 EBV find?
LD56 EBV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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