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Alfa Romeo 159

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,387 cc

S50 GGAMOT history

S50 GGA is a blue diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 10 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
134,523 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 GGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 GGA was last recorded at 134,523 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,517 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,523 miles
  • 2022 – 127,972 miles
  • 2021 – 120,949 miles
  • 2020 – 115,435 miles
  • 2019 – 108,169 miles
  • 2018 – 99,750 miles
  • 2017 – 90,210 miles
  • 2016 – 80,909 miles
  • 2015 – 72,765 miles
  • 2014 – 50,354 miles
  • 2013 – 42,498 miles
  • 2012 – 36,061 miles
  • 2011 – 29,164 miles
  • 2010 – 23,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,523 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,523 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,523 miles
    Test number
    232499242975
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,517 miles (+6,545)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,517 miles
    Test number
    115424402968
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,972 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,972 miles
    Test number
    581673421063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail127,972 miles (+15)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,972 miles
    Test number
    485238520634
    • MajorCentral Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sump to engine mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail127,957 miles (+7,008)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    274022545760
    • MajorCentral Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sump to engine mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre central
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement flat arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass120,949 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,949 miles
    Test number
    237990734297
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Fail120,947 miles (+5,512)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,947 miles
    Test number
    434272646044
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass115,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    890913404723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,435 miles (+7,266)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    434153485557
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    456284010163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,169 miles (+8,419)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    578183293912
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Both rear silencer clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,750 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,750 miles
    Test number
    927410672064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,210 miles (+9,301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    319774150087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,909 miles (+8,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,909 miles
    Test number
    782794828986
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyres worn on edge

  15. Fail72,765 miles (+6,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    611085613544
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass66,209 miles (+15,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    665913755184
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on edge

  17. Pass50,354 miles (+7,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    449659244063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,498 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,498 miles
    Test number
    517547863064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,061 miles (+6,897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,061 miles
    Test number
    516368512140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass29,164 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    648881311105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,583 miles
    Test number
    663461910161
    • 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)

Questions about S50 GGA

Does S50 GGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 GGA expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 GGA?
The MOT on S50 GGA expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 GGA done?
S50 GGA was recorded at 134,523 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 8,273 miles a year.
Has S50 GGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 GGA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S50 GGA 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 S50 GGA find?
S50 GGA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; oil leak, but not excessive.

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