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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LE57 GXSMOT history

LE57 GXS is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
142,567 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GXS
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 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 GXS was last recorded at 142,567 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2021: 109,751 miles, lower than 114,332 miles on 13 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,785 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
8,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,567 miles
  • 2022 – 140,785 miles
  • 2021 – 109,751 miles
  • 2019 – 114,332 miles
  • 2018 – 104,381 miles
  • 2017 – 88,747 miles
  • 2016 – 76,137 miles
  • 2015 – 73,372 miles
  • 2014 – 69,463 miles
  • 2013 – 66,050 miles
  • 2012 – 53,891 miles
  • 2011 – 36,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,567 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to/from rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield at fuel tank is loose
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is deteriorating
  • AdvisorySteering/suspension creak

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,567 miles (+1,782)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,567 miles
    Test number
    730752386478
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to/from rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield at fuel tank is loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is deteriorating
    • AdvisorySteering/suspension creak

  2. Pass140,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,785 miles
    Test number
    107229446744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,784 miles (+31,033)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,784 miles
    Test number
    457849649088
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  4. Pass109,751 miles (-4,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    321295727699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass114,332 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    863183861835
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail114,332 miles (+9,951)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    281689865065
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass104,381 miles (+15,634)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,381 miles
    Test number
    842956914969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,747 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    810494706434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,677 miles (+12,540)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    212192589528
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear mark indicators 235/45 r18 98w ex load continentals (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear mark indicator (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass76,137 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    623677658848
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  11. Fail76,136 miles (+2,764)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,136 miles
    Test number
    369481961780
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  12. Pass73,372 miles (+3,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    299470365155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,463 miles (+3,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,463 miles
    Test number
    607258344184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake has slight bind

  14. Pass66,050 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    587081963157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,629 miles (+9,738)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,629 miles
    Test number
    227454013039
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass53,891 miles (+17,656)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    396642612010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,235 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,235 miles
    Test number
    559665621074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor

Questions about LE57 GXS

Does LE57 GXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 GXS expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GXS?
The MOT on LE57 GXS expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 GXS done?
LE57 GXS was recorded at 142,567 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 8,258 miles a year.
Has LE57 GXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GXS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 GXS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 GXS find?
LE57 GXS failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 3 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk; parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment, and 9 more.

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