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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LE57 DTOMOT history

LE57 DTO is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,224 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DTO
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
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DTO was last recorded at 101,224 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,222 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,224 miles
  • 2024 – 98,755 miles
  • 2023 – 95,550 miles
  • 2022 – 91,927 miles
  • 2021 – 88,268 miles
  • 2019 – 77,833 miles
  • 2018 – 71,031 miles
  • 2017 – 65,111 miles
  • 2016 – 57,829 miles
  • 2015 – 51,406 miles
  • 2014 – 41,099 miles
  • 2013 – 38,456 miles
  • 2012 – 30,521 miles
  • 2011 – 22,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,224 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,224 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    688289532726
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail101,222 miles (+2,467)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,222 miles
    Test number
    724868671106
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass98,755 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    420194342519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail98,752 miles (+3,202)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    236785196823
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake is binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass95,550 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    597585823086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    668621951000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail91,922 miles (+3,654)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,922 miles
    Test number
    822525964067
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,268 miles (+10,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,268 miles
    Test number
    887302885177
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play in both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,833 miles (+6,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    555605527130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass71,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    806412114401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bush has a very slight hairline crack on one side but NOT worth replacing as its not perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake readings just passed

  11. Fail71,031 miles (+5,920)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    429698879893
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bush has a very slight hairline crack on one side but NOT worth replacing as its not perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake readings just passed

  12. Pass65,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    464698100008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail65,111 miles (+7,282)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    932466573465
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,829 miles (+6,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    376810260760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.5 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc,s lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low

  15. Pass51,406 miles (+10,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    900354261851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer jet not working

  16. Pass41,099 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    505197594272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,456 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    959959823342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,521 miles (+7,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,521 miles
    Test number
    159586932356
    • 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)

  19. Pass22,619 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,619 miles
    Test number
    129295031396
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder trays fittde

Questions about LE57 DTO

Does LE57 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 DTO is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DTO?
The MOT on LE57 DTO is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 DTO done?
LE57 DTO was recorded at 101,224 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has LE57 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DTO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 DTO 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 DTO find?
LE57 DTO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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