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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

T1 OFCMOT history

T1 OFC is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,460 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 OFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 OFC was last recorded at 176,460 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 10,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,516 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,944 miles
Average per year
11,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,460 miles
  • 2025 – 165,516 miles
  • 2024 – 156,482 miles
  • 2023 – 148,286 miles
  • 2022 – 145,187 miles
  • 2021 – 132,156 miles
  • 2020 – 127,077 miles
  • 2019 – 106,214 miles
  • 2018 – 98,961 miles
  • 2017 – 95,523 miles
  • 2016 – 83,831 miles
  • 2015 – 67,048 miles
  • 2014 – 42,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,460 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,460 miles (+10,944)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,460 miles
    Test number
    785654662115
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,516 miles (+9,034)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,516 miles
    Test number
    878166672827
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,482 miles (+8,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,482 miles
    Test number
    182807705677
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,286 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,286 miles
    Test number
    410087797504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,187 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,187 miles
    Test number
    348352349636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail145,184 miles (+7)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    976441118317
    • DangerousLower Engine mounting excessively loose bush excessive worn (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy damage (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail145,177 miles (+13,021)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,177 miles
    Test number
    631906036097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,156 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    466518573069
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,154 miles (+5,077)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    100532867231
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    178648896742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight intensity intermittent

  11. Fail127,077 miles (+20,863)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    767838594036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight intensity intermittent

  12. Pass106,214 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,214 miles
    Test number
    473175027141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,961 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    369278797493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail98,957 miles (+3,434)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    817778263485
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass95,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    247951294399
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  16. Fail95,523 miles (+11,692)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    666700279320
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  17. Pass83,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    107784125825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,831 miles (+16,783)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    595002125823
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn thin.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,048 miles (+24,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    839737255003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    495044944089
    • 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 T1 OFC

Does T1 OFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 OFC is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 OFC?
The MOT on T1 OFC is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 OFC done?
T1 OFC was recorded at 176,460 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 11,060 miles a year.
Has T1 OFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 OFC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T1 OFC 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 T1 OFC find?
T1 OFC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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