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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LR59 FCGMOT history

LR59 FCG is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,150 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FCG was last recorded at 119,150 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,397 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,753 miles
Average per year
5,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,150 miles
  • 2025 – 117,397 miles
  • 2024 – 117,328 miles
  • 2021 – 117,056 miles
  • 2019 – 106,390 miles
  • 2018 – 104,046 miles
  • 2017 – 98,071 miles
  • 2016 – 85,678 miles
  • 2015 – 66,051 miles
  • 2014 – 61,849 miles
  • 2013 – 51,114 miles
  • 2012 – 42,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,150 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake travel high

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,150 miles (+1,753)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,150 miles
    Test number
    371088389919
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high
  2. Pass117,397 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    568778602434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,328 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,328 miles
    Test number
    138625600317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,056 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    412023671699
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush weak
  5. Fail117,039 miles (+10,649)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,039 miles
    Test number
    283542424691
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,390 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,390 miles
    Test number
    375999634461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass104,046 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    370321844019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,045 miles (+5,974)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,045 miles
    Test number
    241453345047
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass98,071 miles (+12,393)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,071 miles
    Test number
    955668655337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    443311737984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,678 miles (+19,627)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    890382320687
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass66,051 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,051 miles
    Test number
    858876405067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,849 miles (+10,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    345208844293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,114 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,114 miles
    Test number
    749148943254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,104 miles (+8,874)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    557716343221
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    336927242440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 FCG

Does LR59 FCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 FCG is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FCG?
The MOT on LR59 FCG is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 FCG done?
LR59 FCG was recorded at 119,150 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,589 miles a year.
Has LR59 FCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FCG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LR59 FCG 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 LR59 FCG find?
LR59 FCG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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