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Alfa Romeo 159

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,387 cc

S3 SYUMOT history

S3 SYU is a red diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 7 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,535 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SYU was last recorded at 93,535 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,457 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,535 miles
  • 2025 – 93,457 miles
  • 2024 – 93,176 miles
  • 2022 – 88,907 miles
  • 2021 – 84,336 miles
  • 2020 – 81,581 miles
  • 2019 – 77,392 miles
  • 2018 – 71,717 miles
  • 2017 – 66,023 miles
  • 2016 – 60,156 miles
  • 2015 – 54,153 miles
  • 2014 – 47,689 miles
  • 2013 – 40,369 miles
  • 2012 – 32,621 miles
  • 2011 – 24,527 miles
  • 2010 – 17,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,535 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,535 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    905407374061
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,457 miles (+281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    727003866821
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,176 miles (+4,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    208212685938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,907 miles (+4,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    525303607744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,336 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,336 miles
    Test number
    726917937586
    • AdvisoryTravel park brake lever

  6. Pass81,581 miles (+4,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    666512070959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on boarder line 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass77,392 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    981130618700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,358 miles (+5,641)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    299454252895
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule general (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass71,717 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    909469099023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside / nearside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail71,717 miles (+5,694)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    251028450357
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offsider track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside / nearside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass66,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    910803431696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail66,023 miles (+5,867)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    685425927673
    • FailureRear brake binding both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass60,156 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    400734042477
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

  14. Fail60,151 miles (+5,998)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    407237330960
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

  15. Pass54,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    566130426821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail54,152 miles (+6,463)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    225220837988
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,689 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    305789374486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,369 miles (+7,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    548410283227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,621 miles (+8,094)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    539011082207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCat missing from exhaust system
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

  20. Pass24,527 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    235099541219
    • NoteCut on the N/S/R Tyre outer side wall. Not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
    • NoteInner faces of the front discs are heat spotted with a lip on the edge.
    • NoteRubber cover at the caliper end of the parking brake cable has deteriated and split. N/S/R
    • NoteRubber cover at the caliper end of the parking brake cable has deteriated and split. O/S/R

  21. Fail24,527 miles (+7,155)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    536229741221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteCut on the N/S/R Tyre outer side wall. Not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
    • NoteInner faces of the front discs are heat spotted with a lip on the edge.
    • NoteRubber cover at the caliper end of the parking brake cable has deteriated and split. N/S/R
    • NoteRubber cover at the caliper end of the parking brake cable has deteriated and split. O/S/R

  22. Pass17,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    810796440247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S3 SYU

Does S3 SYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SYU is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 SYU?
The MOT on S3 SYU is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SYU done?
S3 SYU was recorded at 93,535 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has S3 SYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SYU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 SYU 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 S3 SYU find?
S3 SYU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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