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Alfa Romeo 159

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LE57 GXCMOT history

LE57 GXC is a silver diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 6 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,754 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 GXC was last recorded at 123,754 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,706 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
6,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,754 miles
  • 2025 – 117,784 miles
  • 2024 – 115,963 miles
  • 2023 – 114,656 miles
  • 2022 – 108,671 miles
  • 2021 – 100,415 miles
  • 2020 – 94,722 miles
  • 2019 – 86,101 miles
  • 2018 – 78,234 miles
  • 2017 – 64,418 miles
  • 2016 – 48,838 miles
  • 2015 – 43,673 miles
  • 2014 – 38,800 miles
  • 2013 – 34,858 miles
  • 2012 – 28,057 miles
  • 2011 – 23,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,754 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,754 miles (+48)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,754 miles
    Test number
    939269383143
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,706 miles (+5,922)2 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,706 miles
    Test number
    300567894507
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,784 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    273552469229
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,784 miles (+1,821)1 dangerous2 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    230286156614
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,963 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    685356847015
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,963 miles (+1,307)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    142257634938
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,656 miles (+5,985)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    860838469187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass108,671 miles (+8,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,671 miles
    Test number
    579466455067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    873817605447
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail100,415 miles (+5,693)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    758311747821
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,722 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,722 miles
    Test number
    307098677515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,101 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    414906840420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,095 miles (+7,861)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    233981563347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass78,234 miles (+13,816)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,234 miles
    Test number
    995279769012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,418 miles (+15,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    336535887297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,838 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    452516296686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,673 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    835843885022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,800 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    778822024183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,858 miles (+6,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    799681023182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass28,057 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    929649712173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brakes discs corroded

  21. Fail28,057 miles (+4,185)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    899252712191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brakes discs corroded

  22. Pass23,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    785728461011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,872 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    955846861060
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 GXC

Does LE57 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 GXC is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GXC?
The MOT on LE57 GXC is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 GXC done?
LE57 GXC was recorded at 123,754 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,627 miles a year.
Has LE57 GXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GXC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 GXC 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 GXC find?
LE57 GXC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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