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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LP08 CDOMOT history

LP08 CDO is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,229 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CDO was last recorded at 138,229 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 11,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,158 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,071 miles
Average per year
6,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,229 miles
  • 2025 – 127,158 miles
  • 2024 – 127,059 miles
  • 2023 – 125,254 miles
  • 2022 – 122,552 miles
  • 2021 – 120,205 miles
  • 2020 – 116,164 miles
  • 2019 – 111,950 miles
  • 2018 – 103,866 miles
  • 2017 – 98,974 miles
  • 2016 – 90,113 miles
  • 2015 – 78,786 miles
  • 2013 – 60,112 miles
  • 2012 – 53,467 miles
  • 2011 – 45,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside inner day running lamp very dim

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust corroded + slight blow from joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight bind from nearside rear brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    287394992278
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner day running lamp very dim

  2. Fail138,227 miles (+11,069)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    739236410519
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner day running lamp very dim

  3. Pass127,158 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    471867952319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,059 miles (+1,805)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,059 miles
    Test number
    552652998919
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Panel corroded below paintwork
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,254 miles
    Test number
    340983560770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,253 miles (+2,701)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    835800754134
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    906559331265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail122,551 miles (+2,346)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    657047611252
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,205 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,205 miles
    Test number
    953991674456
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded + slight blow from joints
    • AdvisorySlight bind from nearside rear brake
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  10. Fail120,121 miles (+3,957)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    224269345544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded + slight blow from joints
    • AdvisorySlight bind from nearside rear brake
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  11. Pass116,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    432935730574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,164 miles (+4,214)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    751875382671
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass111,950 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    734421641132
    • AdvisoryBoth wing repetors slightly white
    • AdvisoryFront grill damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear anti roll link

  14. Fail111,930 miles (+8,064)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,930 miles
    Test number
    891644591630
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth wing repetors slightly white
    • AdvisoryFront grill damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear anti roll link

  15. Pass103,866 miles (+903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,866 miles
    Test number
    231565906830
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements

  16. Fail102,963 miles (+3,989)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,963 miles
    Test number
    899600657138
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative front not working with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp whilst on hazard lights (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements

  17. Pass98,974 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    503280372907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,113 miles (+11,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    162470071769
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge.

  19. Pass78,786 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,786 miles
    Test number
    492184223669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Fail78,611 miles (+18,499)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    903254130546
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass60,112 miles (+6,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    717436113377
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass53,467 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    148410432382
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail53,467 miles (+8,136)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    788530632367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,331 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    437343331328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    457330181125
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about LP08 CDO

Does LP08 CDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CDO is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CDO?
The MOT on LP08 CDO is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CDO done?
LP08 CDO was recorded at 138,229 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
Has LP08 CDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CDO has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CDO 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 LP08 CDO find?
LP08 CDO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside inner day running lamp very dim.

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