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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LL09 XMMMOT history

LL09 XMM is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
112,529 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 XMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 XMM was last recorded at 112,529 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,116 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,529 miles
  • 2024 – 112,116 miles
  • 2023 – 105,727 miles
  • 2022 – 99,862 miles
  • 2021 – 91,368 miles
  • 2020 – 84,520 miles
  • 2019 – 81,741 miles
  • 2017 – 79,284 miles
  • 2016 – 72,667 miles
  • 2015 – 62,816 miles
  • 2014 – 56,842 miles
  • 2013 – 48,070 miles
  • 2012 – 39,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,529 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered on edge
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front arch guard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,529 miles (+413)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    231217110604
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,116 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    921220972961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail112,018 miles (+6,291)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,018 miles
    Test number
    752726028801
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    519896062615
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  5. Fail105,717 miles (+5,855)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    125037150440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  6. Pass99,862 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    809080134605
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front arch guard insecure

  7. Fail99,860 miles (+8,492)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    296880174427
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front arch guard insecure

  8. Pass91,368 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    769684456795
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank heat shield insecure

  9. Fail91,368 miles (+6,848)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    274691408371
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank heat shield insecure

  10. Pass84,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    951566047247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail84,517 miles (+2,776)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,517 miles
    Test number
    395909125625
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass81,741 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    494148847500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,284 miles (+6,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    716055775421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush starting to split (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass72,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    281604965898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,667 miles (+9,851)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    864947969208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail62,816 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    185645395118
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass62,816 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    239645795125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    208197894453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,842 miles (+8,772)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    749367194101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass48,070 miles (+8,625)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    346380093172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    726777672168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 XMM

Does LL09 XMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL09 XMM expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL09 XMM?
The MOT on LL09 XMM expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL09 XMM done?
LL09 XMM was recorded at 112,529 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has LL09 XMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 XMM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL09 XMM 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 LL09 XMM find?
LL09 XMM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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