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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LS59 BXUMOT history

LS59 BXU is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 22 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
121,038 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BXU
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
22 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BXU was last recorded at 121,038 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 11,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,524 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
11,514 miles
Average per year
9,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,038 miles
  • 2022 – 109,524 miles
  • 2021 – 102,575 miles
  • 2020 – 95,169 miles
  • 2019 – 80,265 miles
  • 2018 – 49,606 miles
  • 2017 – 30,579 miles
  • 2016 – 28,900 miles
  • 2015 – 26,533 miles
  • 2014 – 23,985 miles
  • 2013 – 21,657 miles
  • 2012 – 19,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Has one of two lamps inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Brake sensor wire at nsf broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Glow plug warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has rust deposits from front bush but no play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    764736030325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Has one of two lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail121,038 miles (+11,514)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    828651295354
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Has one of two lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass109,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    942283264846
    • AdvisoryBrake sensor wire at nsf broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning on

  4. Fail109,524 miles (+6,949)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    607301171965
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake sensor wire at nsf broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning on

  5. Pass102,575 miles (+7,406)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,575 miles
    Test number
    792254068014
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,169 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    757924482387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has rust deposits from front bush but no play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,154 miles (+14,889)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    580029998886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed from cut. Also worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has rust deposits from front bush but no play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass80,265 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    923706005912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,942 miles (+30,336)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    752404418768
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass49,606 miles (+19,027)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    614553317272
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass30,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,579 miles
    Test number
    272290554459
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

  12. Fail30,565 miles (+1,665)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    879741944768
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

  13. Pass28,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    340330470019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront lower sub frame has corrosion to offside front and nearside front of sub frame

  14. Fail28,900 miles (+2,367)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    118258017517
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront lower sub frame has corrosion to offside front and nearside front of sub frame

  15. Pass26,533 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,533 miles
    Test number
    353695313473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertray covering various engine components
    • AdvisoryRear number plate showing signs of deterioration

  16. Pass23,985 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    689516564271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,657 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    317267263429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass19,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,406 miles
    Test number
    598229282290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BXU

Does LS59 BXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 BXU expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BXU?
The MOT on LS59 BXU expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 BXU done?
LS59 BXU was recorded at 121,038 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 9,154 miles a year.
Has LS59 BXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BXU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 BXU 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 LS59 BXU find?
LS59 BXU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear has one of two lamps inoperative; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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