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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,195 cc

T27 ATBMOT history

T27 ATB is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 8 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,462 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 ATB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,195 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 ATB was last recorded at 138,462 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 2,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2016: 67,698 miles, lower than 93,117 miles on 3 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,644 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,818 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,462 miles
  • 2025 – 135,644 miles
  • 2024 – 134,298 miles
  • 2023 – 129,281 miles
  • 2022 – 122,799 miles
  • 2021 – 114,673 miles
  • 2020 – 105,238 miles
  • 2019 – 97,203 miles
  • 2018 – 87,687 miles
  • 2017 – 78,449 miles
  • 2016 – 67,898 miles
  • 2015 – 93,117 miles
  • 2014 – 78,112 miles
  • 2013 – 67,421 miles
  • 2012 – 56,578 miles
  • 2011 – 44,536 miles
  • 2010 – 34,580 miles
  • 2009 – 29,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,462 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,462 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    135673060287
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,644 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,644 miles
    Test number
    961525476667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,298 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,298 miles
    Test number
    880974275031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,281 miles (+6,482)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,281 miles
    Test number
    753160812625
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,799 miles (+8,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,799 miles
    Test number
    799328377809
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a slightly play.

  6. Pass114,673 miles (+9,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    955635804401
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass105,238 miles (+8,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,238 miles
    Test number
    525934734095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    447498694735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,203 miles (+9,516)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    594206085449
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass87,687 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    260285906008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,449 miles (+10,551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    864437484523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,898 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,898 miles
    Test number
    596906345025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail67,698 miles (-25,419)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    724677782338
    • FailureCentre Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binds slightly.

  14. Pass93,117 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    225644885189
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail92,989 miles (+14,877)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    666112485199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass78,112 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    658048084171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,421 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    529402773100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    276096582432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,578 miles (+12,042)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    238666582493
    • DangerousOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass44,536 miles (+9,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    208132371430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass34,580 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    500467590194
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front suspension.
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front suspension.
    • NoteWhine from power steering.

  22. Pass29,872 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,872 km
    Test number
    212438089159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,866 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    954457189167
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T27 ATB

Does T27 ATB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 ATB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 ATB?
The MOT on T27 ATB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 ATB done?
T27 ATB was recorded at 138,462 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has T27 ATB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 ATB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T27 ATB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T27 ATB find?
T27 ATB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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