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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LE57 GWYMOT history

LE57 GWY is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
181,473 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 GWY was last recorded at 181,473 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,066 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,407 miles
Average per year
8,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,473 miles
  • 2025 – 176,066 miles
  • 2024 – 172,903 miles
  • 2023 – 165,500 miles
  • 2022 – 162,440 miles
  • 2021 – 160,382 miles
  • 2020 – 158,226 miles
  • 2019 – 149,952 miles
  • 2016 – 135,749 miles
  • 2015 – 124,947 miles
  • 2014 – 109,054 miles
  • 2013 – 91,040 miles
  • 2012 – 72,550 miles
  • 2011 – 57,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,473 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to rear box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box missing (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,473 miles (+5,407)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,473 miles
    Test number
    647180153315
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to rear box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box missing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,066 miles (+3,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,066 miles
    Test number
    206272730287
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills subframs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,903 miles (+7,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,903 miles
    Test number
    231320959303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,500 miles (+3,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,500 miles
    Test number
    510297639932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,440 miles (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,440 miles
    Test number
    278910908787
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,382 miles (+2,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,382 miles
    Test number
    701191570762
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass158,226 miles (+8,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,226 miles
    Test number
    595077849828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass149,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,952 miles
    Test number
    130499148852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  9. Pass234,827 km (+8,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    234,827 km
    Test number
    444983241717
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass226,695 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    226,695 km
    Test number
    164449020192
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worm inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slight bind

  11. Pass135,749 miles (+10,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,749 miles
    Test number
    356925008901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,947 miles (+15,893)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,947 miles
    Test number
    268480415118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    276148814195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail109,050 miles (+18,010)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    336618714160
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,040 miles (+18,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    506311003177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,550 miles (+15,541)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    945902762059
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass57,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    149909961484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 GWY

Does LE57 GWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 GWY expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GWY?
The MOT on LE57 GWY expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 GWY done?
LE57 GWY was recorded at 181,473 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 8,200 miles a year.
Has LE57 GWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GWY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 GWY 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 GWY find?
LE57 GWY failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed due to rear box missing; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 13 more.

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