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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

SPM 602MOT history

SPM 602 is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 179,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,653 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPM 602
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPM 602 was last recorded at 179,653 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,556 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
7,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,653 miles
  • 2025 – 173,203 miles
  • 2024 – 168,285 miles
  • 2023 – 164,278 miles
  • 2022 – 164,276 miles
  • 2021 – 158,431 miles
  • 2020 – 154,706 miles
  • 2019 – 149,799 miles
  • 2018 – 144,662 miles
  • 2017 – 140,739 miles
  • 2016 – 134,979 miles
  • 2015 – 129,028 miles
  • 2014 – 123,061 miles
  • 2013 – 116,113 miles
  • 2012 – 108,563 miles
  • 2011 – 98,681 miles
  • 2010 – 79,962 miles
  • 2009 – 54,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,653 miles
  • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,653 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,653 miles
    Test number
    733804548518
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

  2. Fail179,556 miles (+6,353)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,556 miles
    Test number
    122945962413
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,203 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    173,203 miles
    Test number
    614949097386
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Fail173,182 miles (+4,897)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,182 miles
    Test number
    771751698971
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  5. Pass168,285 miles (+72)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,285 miles
    Test number
    244624652720
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box joining clamp corroded and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box joining clamp corroded and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail168,213 miles (+3,935)2 dangerous6 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,213 miles
    Test number
    227049176734
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted distorted to the extent it is distorting the tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted distorted to the extent it is distorting the tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split and cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box joining clamp corroded and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box joining clamp corroded and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit - measure at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,278 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    696921572764
    • 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))

  8. Fail164,276 miles (+5,845)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,276 miles
    Test number
    740961054899
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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. Pass158,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,431 miles
    Test number
    940945605569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail158,431 miles (+3,725)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,431 miles
    Test number
    641804683370
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass154,706 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,706 miles
    Test number
    407936321173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,799 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,799 miles
    Test number
    130039626853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail149,788 miles (+5,126)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,788 miles
    Test number
    427264169432
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low, just passes.

  14. Pass144,662 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,662 miles
    Test number
    101452700080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail144,658 miles (+3,919)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,658 miles
    Test number
    361598617695
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  16. Pass140,739 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,739 miles
    Test number
    705479345567
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass134,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    816549389313
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame slightly corroded

  18. Fail134,979 miles (+5,951)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    937859610215
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame slightly corroded

  19. Pass129,028 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,028 miles
    Test number
    175393635136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass123,061 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    627168924182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,113 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,113 miles
    Test number
    799731123152
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  22. Fail116,113 miles (+7,550)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,113 miles
    Test number
    798901023117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Pass108,563 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,563 miles
    Test number
    256602902457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,440 miles (+9,759)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,440 miles
    Test number
    466615592051
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass98,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    685359601193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,681 miles (+18,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    307288101167
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Pass79,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,962 miles
    Test number
    482732410128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,962 miles (+25,827)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,962 miles
    Test number
    364732610192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass54,135 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    580833919196
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear pads worn low

  30. Fail54,131 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    673643019144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear pads worn low

Questions about SPM 602

What vehicle is registration SPM 602 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPM 602 on a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 30 May 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SPM 602 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPM 602 is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPM 602?
The MOT on SPM 602 is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPM 602 done?
SPM 602 was recorded at 179,653 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,433 miles a year.
Has SPM 602 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPM 602 has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on SPM 602 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 SPM 602 find?
SPM 602 passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner sill corroded.

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