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Alfa Romeo 159

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

T111 LFAMOT history

T111 LFA is a silver diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 23 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,622 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 LFA was last recorded at 137,622 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,240 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,382 miles
Average per year
5,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,622 miles
  • 2024 – 136,240 miles
  • 2023 – 130,613 miles
  • 2022 – 126,377 miles
  • 2021 – 120,523 miles
  • 2020 – 120,289 miles
  • 2019 – 118,378 miles
  • 2016 – 90,397 miles
  • 2015 – 85,347 miles
  • 2014 – 78,949 miles
  • 2013 – 68,415 miles
  • 2012 – 62,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,622 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,622 miles (+1,382)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,622 miles
    Test number
    489703129643
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,240 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,240 miles
    Test number
    970620304784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,613 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,613 miles
    Test number
    976084242330
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail130,590 miles (+4,213)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    885951472164
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable split thru (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,377 miles (+5,854)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,377 miles
    Test number
    903305755678
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weap (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,523 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    519715136628
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,510 miles (+221)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,510 miles
    Test number
    591083939814
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,289 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    718445617373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,378 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    737420923571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,336 miles (+27,939)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,336 miles
    Test number
    407244768224
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking pipe union on pinion head (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass90,397 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    949116194617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,375 miles (+5,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    764026262836
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass85,347 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    323233208659
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to wear limit
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables sticky

  14. Fail85,344 miles (+6,395)1 dangerous5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    855000785114
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBolts broken in undertray
    • NoteBoth front tyres very worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s handbrake reading slightly low
    • NoteO/s/f abs/brake flexible securing bracket bolts broken and has been cable tied
    • NoteScuttle drains blocked

  15. Pass78,949 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    545390914343
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail78,949 miles (+10,534)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    426499404491
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    679583923132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,415 miles (+6,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    266625213195
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass62,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    497138082028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T111 LFA

Does T111 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 LFA is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T111 LFA?
The MOT on T111 LFA is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 LFA done?
T111 LFA was recorded at 137,622 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
Has T111 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 LFA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T111 LFA 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 T111 LFA find?
T111 LFA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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