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Alfa Romeo 159

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LT59 UXSMOT history

LT59 UXS is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 10 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
99,304 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 UXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT59 UXS was last recorded at 99,304 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 3,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,803 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,501 miles
Average per year
5,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,304 miles
  • 2023 – 95,803 miles
  • 2022 – 92,356 miles
  • 2021 – 86,192 miles
  • 2020 – 81,170 miles
  • 2018 – 74,262 miles
  • 2017 – 67,380 miles
  • 2016 – 59,130 miles
  • 2015 – 54,029 miles
  • 2014 – 48,261 miles
  • 2013 – 43,798 miles
  • 2012 – 34,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,304 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel tank heat shield insecure, likely to become detached
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum mark
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,304 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    387757974681
    • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel tank heat shield insecure, likely to become detached
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum mark
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    829262272802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,803 miles (+135)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    271352649399
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,668 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    973334153767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,356 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    577454509257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail92,219 miles (+6,027)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    847532030855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer brake pad friction material detached from backing
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tail lamp inoperative

  7. Pass86,192 miles (+145)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    561148099289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s front upper shock mount
    • AdvisorySlight play o/sf ront upper shock mount
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to rear exhaust rubber

  8. Fail86,047 miles (+4,877)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,047 miles
    Test number
    125533415759
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/sf ront upper shock mount
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to rear exhaust rubber

  9. Pass81,170 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    885139116259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Fail80,847 miles (+6,585)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    640621069020
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,262 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    924359729190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail74,225 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    635025770852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass67,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    596166550883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,380 miles (+8,250)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    105246977436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass59,130 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    264567374271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,128 miles (+5,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,128 miles
    Test number
    840229294093
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass54,029 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,029 miles
    Test number
    341468172675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail53,947 miles (+5,686)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    936260956862
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,261 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    316477854195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,798 miles (+8,815)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    376379043402
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  21. Pass34,983 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,983 miles
    Test number
    327200852470
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Questions about LT59 UXS

Does LT59 UXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 UXS expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 UXS?
The MOT on LT59 UXS expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 UXS done?
LT59 UXS was recorded at 99,304 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 5,271 miles a year.
Has LT59 UXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 UXS has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LT59 UXS 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 LT59 UXS find?
LT59 UXS failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 14 advisories: central rear fuel tank heat shield insecure, likely to become detached; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 17 more.

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