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BD59 SVV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,116 mi
Last recorded160,116 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 SVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 160,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 160,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 160,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 16 May 2025 151,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 142,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 133,016 miles

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

Rear Heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,923 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet handle missing

Fail 19 Dec 2020 120,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet handle missing

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,867 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2018 102,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lip on front discs

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lip on front discs

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer casing corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,788 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak evident

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,788 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak evident

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,975 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear (225/5017).

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,895 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage.(No ply cords exposed).

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD59 SVV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD59 SVV, 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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BD59 SVV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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