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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LS57 CWOMOT history

LS57 CWO is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 5 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,148 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 CWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 CWO was last recorded at 67,148 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,919 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
3,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,148 miles
  • 2025 – 66,919 miles
  • 2024 – 66,327 miles
  • 2023 – 65,523 miles
  • 2022 – 63,335 miles
  • 2021 – 59,579 miles
  • 2020 – 55,708 miles
  • 2019 – 50,806 miles
  • 2018 – 46,221 miles
  • 2017 – 44,624 miles
  • 2016 – 39,986 miles
  • 2015 – 36,526 miles
  • 2014 – 33,252 miles
  • 2013 – 28,380 miles
  • 2012 – 23,696 miles
  • 2011 – 19,694 miles
  • 2010 – 15,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,148 miles (+229)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    903233229762
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    563287701665
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,919 miles (+592)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    316509567561
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass66,327 miles (+804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,327 miles
    Test number
    247200689048
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight mounting has been repaired - ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear all weather tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,523 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    648944521803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,335 miles
    Test number
    485636276177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,335 miles (+3,756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,335 miles
    Test number
    230095351802
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,579 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    577460035780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    396085711068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail58,536 miles (+2,828)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    721600861599
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,708 miles (+4,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    902455325708
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,806 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    557166977553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,221 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,221 miles
    Test number
    469624937505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    871772959085
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail44,624 miles (+4,638)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    497162100178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass39,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    125011286987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,984 miles (+3,458)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    542371054584
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass36,526 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    681598021448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,252 miles (+4,872)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    208592344362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall damage not deep enough to reach core

  20. Pass28,380 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,380 miles
    Test number
    429180533386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls have damage, no cord exposed

  21. Fail28,380 miles (+4,684)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,380 miles
    Test number
    488380133457
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls have damage, no cord exposed

  22. Pass23,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,696 miles
    Test number
    708374622346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,696 miles (+4,002)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,696 miles
    Test number
    437731022454
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass19,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,694 miles
    Test number
    577439211324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,694 miles (+4,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,694 miles
    Test number
    636569411399
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass15,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,096 miles
    Test number
    272574140365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,093 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    773271840395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS57 CWO

Does LS57 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 CWO is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 CWO?
The MOT on LS57 CWO is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 CWO done?
LS57 CWO was recorded at 67,148 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
Has LS57 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 CWO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 CWO 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 LS57 CWO find?
LS57 CWO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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