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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,387 cc

V6 CBPMOT history

V6 CBP is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,830 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 CBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 CBP was last recorded at 129,830 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,046 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,784 miles
Average per year
5,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,830 miles
  • 2025 – 125,046 miles
  • 2024 – 120,268 miles
  • 2023 – 116,228 miles
  • 2022 – 114,213 miles
  • 2021 – 111,572 miles
  • 2020 – 108,481 miles
  • 2019 – 105,222 miles
  • 2018 – 102,526 miles
  • 2017 – 97,597 miles
  • 2016 – 92,122 miles
  • 2015 – 87,736 miles
  • 2014 – 83,427 miles
  • 2013 – 70,290 miles
  • 2012 – 57,182 miles
  • 2011 – 50,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • LOW ENGINE OIL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,830 miles (+4,784)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    751291539460
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,046 miles (+4,778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,046 miles
    Test number
    247121783418
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,268 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,268 miles
    Test number
    276369944714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,228 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    916281348491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail116,224 miles (+2,011)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    217257386199
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,213 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    148894488574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre low & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre low & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre low & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,213 miles (+2,641)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    745946984206
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre low & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre low & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre low & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,572 miles (+3,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,572 miles
    Test number
    413330361480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,481 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    275569121958
    • AdvisoryFront Inner inner edges of front tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible nearside front too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,222 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,222 miles
    Test number
    917966189897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,526 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    880673566863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,597 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    262886727132
    • AdvisoryLOW ENGINE OIL
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

  13. Fail97,582 miles (+5,460)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    655075762580
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryLOW ENGINE OIL
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

  14. Pass92,122 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    129845143014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,736 miles (+4,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,736 miles
    Test number
    427418625100
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass83,427 miles (+13,137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,427 miles
    Test number
    385811634173
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass70,290 miles (+13,108)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    207047013103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    337976712166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,182 miles (+6,582)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    377416712110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,600 miles
    Test number
    288480931470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 CBP

Does V6 CBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 CBP is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 CBP?
The MOT on V6 CBP is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 CBP done?
V6 CBP was recorded at 129,830 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,192 miles a year.
Has V6 CBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 CBP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 CBP 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 V6 CBP find?
V6 CBP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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