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Alfa Romeo 159

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

LS11 YCRMOT history

LS11 YCR is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,862 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 YCR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 YCR was last recorded at 135,862 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 7,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,180 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,682 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,862 miles
  • 2024 – 128,180 miles
  • 2023 – 116,408 miles
  • 2022 – 107,520 miles
  • 2021 – 102,737 miles
  • 2020 – 98,072 miles
  • 2019 – 93,514 miles
  • 2018 – 87,482 miles
  • 2017 – 74,514 miles
  • 2016 – 59,854 miles
  • 2015 – 43,326 miles
  • 2014 – 33,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,862 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear tyres cracking round sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Most suspension corroded and deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight oil leak at op of engine above gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Battery tray missing bolts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake slightly long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,862 miles (+7,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,862 miles
    Test number
    564956932575
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
  2. Pass128,180 miles (+11,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,180 miles
    Test number
    231222877813
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear suspension components eg arms, subframe
  3. Pass116,408 miles (+8,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    520566403940
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped beam out put slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also close to wear limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryTailgate striker plate loose but still opening/closing
  4. Pass107,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    947160683372
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking round sidewalls
    • AdvisoryMost suspension corroded and deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at op of engine above gear box
  5. Fail107,520 miles (+4,783)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    958904869259
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot pin hole letting out grease
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking round sidewalls
    • AdvisoryMost suspension corroded and deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at op of engine above gear box
  6. Pass102,737 miles (+4,665)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    757627131434
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective and tail pipe poor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion suspension components eg springs, shocks, arms
  7. Pass98,072 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    795497056859
    • AdvisoryBattery tray missing bolts
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly long
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp out put reduced slightly
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion springs/shocks
  8. Fail98,046 miles (+4,532)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    919848979231
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall and inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray missing bolts
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly long
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp out put reduced slightly
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion springs/shocks
  9. Pass93,514 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    281149562064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,104 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    874921786716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,482 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,482 miles
    Test number
    835151952308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,480 miles (+12,966)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    905291016621
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass74,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    731257527777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail74,514 miles (+14,660)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    359336215625
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass59,854 miles (+16,528)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    716211361806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,326 miles (+9,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    185445075023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass33,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,710 miles
    Test number
    887246584099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 YCR

Does LS11 YCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 YCR is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 YCR?
The MOT on LS11 YCR is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 YCR done?
LS11 YCR was recorded at 135,862 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has LS11 YCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 YCR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS11 YCR 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 LS11 YCR find?
LS11 YCR passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; various suspension components corroded.

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