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Alfa Romeo 159

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,195 cc

LD56 ECEMOT history

LD56 ECE is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
126,446 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ECE
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
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ECE was last recorded at 126,446 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 4,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,679 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,767 miles
Average per year
6,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,446 miles
  • 2022 – 121,679 miles
  • 2021 – 116,845 miles
  • 2020 – 113,953 miles
  • 2019 – 107,440 miles
  • 2018 – 99,390 miles
  • 2017 – 90,692 miles
  • 2016 – 82,573 miles
  • 2015 – 66,114 miles
  • 2014 – 60,159 miles
  • 2013 – 54,470 miles
  • 2012 – 50,166 miles
  • 2011 – 42,642 miles
  • 2009 – 33,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,446 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,446 miles (+4,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    100687716387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,679 miles (+4,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,679 miles
    Test number
    537509355754
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass116,845 miles (+2,892)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    173451337666
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass113,953 miles (+6,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,953 miles
    Test number
    752229950133
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension starting to corrode

  5. Pass107,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    861115101798
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

  6. Fail107,440 miles (+8,050)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    622132778217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose.

  7. Pass99,390 miles (+8,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    989666752442
    • 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 modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass90,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    419180854851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail90,692 miles (+8,119)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    415122199998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass82,573 miles (+16,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    780570821475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on outside.

  11. Pass66,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    838665955098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,114 miles (+5,955)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    185904455441
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  13. Pass60,159 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    766801054067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,101 miles (+5,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    108328144472
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    847331523026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,470 miles (+4,304)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    899766413083
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Fail50,166 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    308514122048
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFree play in nearside of steering rack

  18. Pass50,166 miles (+7,524)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    598224022028
    • 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)
    • NoteFree play in nearside of steering rack

  19. Pass42,642 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    447891421064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,801 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    272627149291
    • NoteParking brake close to end of travel

  21. Fail33,801 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    314586149263
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteParking brake close to end of travel

Questions about LD56 ECE

Does LD56 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ECE expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ECE?
The MOT on LD56 ECE expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ECE done?
LD56 ECE was recorded at 126,446 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 6,893 miles a year.
Has LD56 ECE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ECE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LD56 ECE 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 ECE find?
LD56 ECE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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