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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,198 cc

N5 ROAMOT history

N5 ROA is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,676 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 ROA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 ROA was last recorded at 113,676 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,452 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
5,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,676 miles
  • 2025 – 112,452 miles
  • 2024 – 110,560 miles
  • 2023 – 109,644 miles
  • 2022 – 105,776 miles
  • 2021 – 96,161 miles
  • 2020 – 91,627 miles
  • 2019 – 85,858 miles
  • 2018 – 83,017 miles
  • 2017 – 81,202 miles
  • 2014 – 72,242 miles
  • 2013 – 66,855 miles
  • 2012 – 50,190 miles
  • 2011 – 38,627 miles
  • 2010 – 29,200 miles
  • 2009 – 19,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,676 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S.
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear TAIL LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
  • AdvisoryRear GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,676 miles (+1,224)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    760752161401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S.
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TAIL LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
    • AdvisoryRear GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

  2. Pass112,452 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,452 miles
    Test number
    740311011538
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail112,449 miles (+1,889)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,449 miles
    Test number
    331721508172
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass110,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    386085577418
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail110,560 miles (+916)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    724598023675
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass109,644 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    969273687076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,643 miles (+3,867)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    270273005808
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass105,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    914216451470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,776 miles (+9,615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    906867292984
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass96,161 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,161 miles
    Test number
    655074615030
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Fail96,158 miles (+4,531)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    965848299378
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn. (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy HAS HAD FACTORY REAR EXHAUST BOX X2 REMOVED. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  12. Pass91,627 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    667329111671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,858 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,858 miles
    Test number
    522799461229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,017 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    578453117580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail83,016 miles (+1,708)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    943470826407
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass81,308 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    628283915507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,202 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    936788132072
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  18. Fail81,201 miles (+8,959)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    140882395192
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  19. Pass72,242 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    736850814383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,855 miles (+16,665)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    796807583227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,190 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    495164712281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail50,190 miles (+11,563)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    547493912217
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass38,627 miles (+9,427)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,627 miles
    Test number
    455611811224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering arm
    • NotePlay in offside steering arm

  24. Pass29,200 miles (+9,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,200 miles
    Test number
    720661200288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,956 miles
    Test number
    920988909213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 ROA

Does N5 ROA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 ROA is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 ROA?
The MOT on N5 ROA is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 ROA done?
N5 ROA was recorded at 113,676 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,621 miles a year.
Has N5 ROA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 ROA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 ROA 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 N5 ROA find?
N5 ROA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s., and 3 more.

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