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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LE57 DRVMOT history

LE57 DRV is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 12 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2022
Mileage
86,626 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 DRV was last recorded at 86,626 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,572 miles · 23 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
5,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,626 miles
  • 2021 – 82,572 miles
  • 2020 – 79,550 miles
  • 2019 – 69,640 miles
  • 2018 – 64,794 miles
  • 2017 – 57,769 miles
  • 2016 – 52,512 miles
  • 2015 – 46,598 miles
  • 2014 – 41,001 miles
  • 2013 – 34,423 miles
  • 2012 – 26,066 miles
  • 2011 – 20,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,626 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryClutch worn
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,626 miles (+4,054)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    908210816256
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryClutch worn
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    909947657510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,572 miles (+3,022)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    885950965362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass79,550 miles (+9,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    720759285982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,640 miles (+4,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,640 miles
    Test number
    505550758750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,794 miles (+7,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    755157503181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass57,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    567750252368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail57,769 miles (+5,257)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    357452987611
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass52,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    478005676571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,511 miles (+5,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    532183481421
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  11. Pass46,598 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    836941925027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,001 miles (+6,578)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,001 miles
    Test number
    885310314023
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass34,423 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    907471213042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,066 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,066 miles
    Test number
    196072212086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    118431011026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 DRV

Does LE57 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 DRV expired on 23 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DRV?
The MOT on LE57 DRV expired on 23 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 DRV done?
LE57 DRV was recorded at 86,626 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 5,771 miles a year.
Has LE57 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DRV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 DRV 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 LE57 DRV find?
LE57 DRV failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 10 more.

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