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AV09 BZS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,597 mi
Last recorded168,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 168,597 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 168,535 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 165,976 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 266,709 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 156,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Wear Indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 150,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,408 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat sheild loose

slight blow on exhaust flexible joint

Fail 30 Aug 2018 134,546 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top inner (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top inner (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,613 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 48,603 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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AV09 BZS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 BZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV09 BZS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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