Alfa Romeo 159
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc
S16 ROSMOT history
S16 ROS is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 180,523 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,206 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 ROS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 ROS was last recorded at 180,523 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 180,331 miles · 14 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 192 miles
- Average per year
- 8,206 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,523 miles
- 2022 – 180,331 miles
- 2021 – 177,179 miles
- 2020 – 170,977 miles
- 2019 – 162,286 miles
- 2018 – 149,093 miles
- 2017 – 134,589 miles
- 2016 – 118,918 miles
- 2015 – 105,990 miles
- 2014 – 92,906 miles
- 2013 – 79,024 miles
- 2012 – 70,186 miles
- 2011 – 59,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,523 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,523 miles (+192)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 180,523 miles
- Test number
- 547992993485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass180,331 miles (+3,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 180,331 miles
- Test number
- 514303280493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 16%
Pass177,179 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 177,179 miles
- Test number
- 940319244002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,117 miles (+6,140)1 dangerous10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,117 miles
- Test number
- 832233752058
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected platform (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass170,977 miles (+8,691)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 170,977 miles
- Test number
- 781707451668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres wearing edges.
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing edges.
Pass162,286 miles (+13,193)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 162,286 miles
- Test number
- 223192041242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,093 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 149,093 miles
- Test number
- 894556783155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,749 miles (+14,160)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,749 miles
- Test number
- 828284008897
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,589 miles (+15,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 134,589 miles
- Test number
- 773358201116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,918 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 118,918 miles
- Test number
- 340794168725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,899 miles (+12,909)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,899 miles
- Test number
- 280124992263
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,990 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 105,990 miles
- Test number
- 205571585136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,970 miles (+13,064)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,970 miles
- Test number
- 429496475163
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass92,906 miles (+13,882)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 92,906 miles
- Test number
- 269308354123
- 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)
Pass79,024 miles (+8,838)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 79,024 miles
- Test number
- 599957853110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,186 miles (+10,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,186 miles
- Test number
- 306187942109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 59,198 miles
- Test number
- 679288941185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 ROS
- Does S16 ROS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ROS is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 ROS?
- The MOT on S16 ROS is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 ROS done?
- S16 ROS was recorded at 180,523 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,206 miles a year.
- Has S16 ROS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 ROS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on S16 ROS 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 S16 ROS find?
- S16 ROS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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