SM59XWB - ALFA ROMEO 159
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,557 mi
Expires: 10 December 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front/rear subframes heavily corroded
- Advisory suspension units corroded
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed - 20 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,557 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front/rear subframes heavily corroded
- Advisory suspension units corroded
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,421 mi
Expires: 10 December 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 11 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,944 mi
Expires: 10 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 13 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,767 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 01 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,459 mi
Expires: 09 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 21 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,272 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure on shock (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,947 mi
Expires: 09 December 2022
Passed - 17 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,254 mi
Expires: 16 September 2021
Failed - 15 September 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,248 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 10 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,638 mi
Expires: 15 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 02 May 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,638 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 02 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,710 mi
Expires: 10 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 01 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,710 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 05 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,495 mi
Expires: 10 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front suspect wheel bearing leaking grease
Failed - 05 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,495 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front suspect wheel bearing leaking grease
Passed - 11 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,060 mi
Expires: 10 May 2017
Passed - 11 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,606 mi
Expires: 10 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,427 mi
Expires: 28 January 2015
Failed - 17 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,427 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 25 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,963 mi
Expires: 28 January 2014
Failed - 24 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,962 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM59XWB?
The MOT expires on 10 December 2026.
What is the tax status of SM59XWB?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2026.
What are the specifications of SM59XWB?
This is a 2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1910cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM59XWB?
This vehicle produces 150 g/km of CO2 emissions.