ALFA ROMEO VE56LEJ MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	ALFA ROMEO
Model	159
Colour	RED
Year of manufacture	2007
Fuel type	DIESEL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Feb 2007
Vehicle age	19 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	31 May 2017
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	9.3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	2,387 cc
Fuel type	DIESEL
CO₂ emissions (official)	185 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~37 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,142

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 29 Dec 2021

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 29 May 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: VE56LEJ

MOT Expires In

255

days (29 May 2027)

Tax Expires In

days (29 Dec 2021)

Registration	VE56LEJ
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	29 May 2027
MOT days remaining	255 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	29 Dec 2021
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	31 May 2017
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2195 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.6 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Below class average
MOT History Score	0/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	74/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,322 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,142
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,180
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering, Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~0.9 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary ALFA ROMEO 159 (2007), RED, DIESEL, 2,387cc. Has completed 24 MOT tests, with a 54% pass rate (13 passed, 11 failed). Recorded 142,419 miles, averaging 8,781 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 35 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 16/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-05-29
MOT pass rate	54%
Tests passed	13
Tests failed	11
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	10
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	35
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Below class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (24 Tests)

MOT #24 2026-05-30 17:55

Test number: 846377952890

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 May 2027

Odometer: 142,419 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £210 – £550

MOT #23 2026-05-30 08:58

Test number: 965807615760

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 142,419 MI

Items: 5

Major Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £360 – £1,450

MOT #22 2021-02-12 11:00

Test number: 494596720598

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Feb 2022

Odometer: 135,544 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £490

MOT #21 2021-02-08 10:34

Test number: 834227720050

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 135,544 MI

Items: 5

Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £460 – £1,640

MOT #20 2020-03-12 16:11

Test number: 113331033411

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Mar 2021

Odometer: 130,118 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

MOT #19 2020-03-10 16:15

Test number: 731890242800

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 130,117 MI

Items: 5

Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £1,700

MOT #18 2019-03-16 16:38

Test number: 143075024772

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Mar 2020

Odometer: 120,038 MI

Items: 5

Advisory centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Advisory both rear exhaust clamps broken / badly corroded
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper lever sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £575 – £1,810

MOT #17 2019-03-16 11:08

Test number: 258691493575

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 120,038 MI

Items: 6

Advisory centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Advisory both rear exhaust clamps broken / badly corroded
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper lever sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £655 – £2,010

MOT #16 2018-03-19 13:01

Test number: 231322681732

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Mar 2019

Odometer: 116,074 MI

Items: 3

Advisory front sub-frame corroded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front fog light deterioated

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £630

MOT #15 2018-03-14 11:59

Test number: 330288219080

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 116,073 MI

Items: 8

Fail Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory front sub-frame corroded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front fog light deterioated

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £510 – £2,070

MOT #14 2017-03-08 13:02

Test number: 655630034453

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2018

Odometer: 108,618 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front shock absorber creaking ,no fault found further investigation required

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300

MOT #13 2017-02-28 14:40

Test number: 187094123436

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 108,617 MI

Items: 12

Fail Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking main output from pump (2.3.3b)
Advisory Front Engine under tray insecure
Fail Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fail Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R1794Y (4.1.E.1)
Fail Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fail Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory Nearside Front shock absorber creaking ,no fault found further investigation required

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,230 – £5,540

MOT #12 2016-02-25 17:12

Test number: 921452563940

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2017

Odometer: 100,742 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2016-02-25 17:12

Test number: 717541290248

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 100,742 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400

MOT #10 2015-02-16 09:01

Test number: 308057445035

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2016

Odometer: 92,712 MI

Items: 1

Advisory slight play developing o/s/f upper ball joint

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200

MOT #9 2014-02-18 16:45

Test number: 206989144025

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2015

Odometer: 85,063 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2014-02-18 09:07

Test number: 329509744047

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 85,060 MI

Items: 2

Fail Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £600

MOT #7 2013-02-18 14:39

Test number: 396209043015

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2014

Odometer: 75,497 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #6 2013-02-14 15:40

Test number: 197075043442

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 75,477 MI

Items: 2

Fail Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £600

MOT #5 2012-02-16 10:38

Test number: 919667642095

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2013

Odometer: 65,828 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2012-02-15 09:07

Test number: 816876942021

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 65,828 MI

Items: 8

Fail Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fail Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Fail Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Fail Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory both front brake disc inner surfaces heavily corroded, requires attention
Advisory o/s rear brake binding slightly, requires attention

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £625 – £2,410

MOT #3 2011-02-18 09:05

Test number: 917779341019

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2012

Odometer: 54,675 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory lip on front brake discs

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £790

MOT #2 2010-03-11 17:00

Test number: 114430170025

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Mar 2011

Odometer: 45,100 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2010-03-11 16:20

Test number: 181020470036

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 45,100 MI

Items: 2

Fail Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory slight bind from o/s/r brakes

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	24
First registration	2010-03-11
Last registration	2026-05-30
Latest reading	142,419 miles
Annual avg (est.)	8,781 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	124%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	95% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2010-03-11	45,100 miles
Registration #2	2010-03-11	45,100 miles
Registration #3	2011-02-18	54,675 miles
Registration #4	2012-02-15	65,828 miles
Registration #5	2012-02-16	65,828 miles
Registration #6	2013-02-14	75,477 miles
Registration #7	2013-02-18	75,497 miles
Registration #8	2014-02-18	85,060 miles
Registration #9	2014-02-18	85,063 miles
Registration #10	2015-02-16	92,712 miles
Registration #11	2016-02-25	100,742 miles
Registration #12	2016-02-25	100,742 miles
Registration #13	2017-02-28	108,617 miles
Registration #14	2017-03-08	108,618 miles
Registration #15	2018-03-14	116,073 miles
Registration #16	2018-03-19	116,074 miles
Registration #17	2019-03-16	120,038 miles
Registration #18	2019-03-16	120,038 miles
Registration #19	2020-03-10	130,117 miles
Registration #20	2020-03-12	130,118 miles
Registration #21	2021-02-08	135,544 miles
Registration #22	2021-02-12	135,544 miles
Registration #23	2026-05-30	142,419 miles
Registration #24	2026-05-30	142,419 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight	×2
Windscreen	×2
Handbrake	×1
Suspension	×1
Coil Spring	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Suspension	×5
Brake Discs	×4
Exhaust System	×4
Handbrake	×3
Brake Pads	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 19 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £150

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£730 – £3,200

10 defects found

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Advisory Items

£3,505 – £12,680

35 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£6,625 – £24,790

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£210 – £550

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,322

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.