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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

LS61 FBNMOT history

LS61 FBN is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,451 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FBN was last recorded at 137,451 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,915 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5,536 miles
Average per year
7,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,451 miles
  • 2025 – 125,970 miles
  • 2024 – 121,112 miles
  • 2023 – 116,881 miles
  • 2022 – 112,143 miles
  • 2021 – 106,031 miles
  • 2020 – 100,924 miles
  • 2019 – 96,609 miles
  • 2018 – 86,288 miles
  • 2017 – 76,672 miles
  • 2016 – 61,602 miles
  • 2015 – 59,509 miles
  • 2014 – 45,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,451 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondart latch lever broken, bonnet difficult to openRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion starting @ near side rear sill and sill lipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror looseRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing @ inner edgeRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low @ 16%

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Bonnet secondary latch lever missing/broken, bonnet difficult to open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General corrosion to suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,451 miles (+5,536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,451 miles
    Test number
    724760782607
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondart latch lever broken, bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting @ near side rear sill and sill lip
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing @ inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ inner edge
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low @ 16%

  2. Fail131,915 miles (+5,945)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    245861194600
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondart latch lever broken, bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting @ near side rear sill and sill lip
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing @ inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight bind @ off side rear wheel

  3. Pass125,970 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    985910189905
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch lever missing/broken, bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror loose
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just passed @ 16%

  4. Fail125,965 miles (+4,853)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,965 miles
    Test number
    279377272635
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch lever missing/broken, bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror loose

  5. Pass121,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,112 miles
    Test number
    684314560908
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary release lever missing, bonnet difficult to open in an emergency
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror loose

  6. Fail121,110 miles (+4,229)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,110 miles
    Test number
    843138130212
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary release lever missing, bonnet difficult to open in an emergency
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror loose

  7. Pass116,881 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,881 miles
    Test number
    547769426596
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch release lever broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing @ inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ inner shoulder, close to carcass

  8. Fail116,879 miles (+4,736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    115580261632
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch release lever broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing @ inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ inner shoulder, close to carcass

  9. Pass112,143 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    611550417189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,136 miles (+6,105)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    751899738900
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,031 miles
    Test number
    874085613675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,031 miles (+5,107)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,031 miles
    Test number
    543647338087
    • MajorCentral Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,924 miles (+4,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    688673716073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass96,609 miles (+10,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,609 miles
    Test number
    668674101337
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass86,288 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    930577025932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,020 miles (+9,348)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    848719820333
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass76,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    745712530354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,672 miles (+15,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    159096428424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,602 miles (+2,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    361353773569
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted

  20. Pass59,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    158296671348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,509 miles (+13,678)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    853197949786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted

  22. Pass45,831 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    357514074495
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Questions about LS61 FBN

Does LS61 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FBN is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FBN?
The MOT on LS61 FBN is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FBN done?
LS61 FBN was recorded at 137,451 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,734 miles a year.
Has LS61 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FBN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FBN 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 LS61 FBN find?
LS61 FBN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: bonnet secondart latch lever broken, bonnet difficult to open; corrosion starting @ near side rear sill and sill lip; interior rear view mirror loose, and 3 more.

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