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BF09 YSB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,496 mi
Last recorded56,496 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,372 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,276 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 54,269 miles

Fuel tank insecure STRAP (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PLUS WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,637 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 44,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Inside edge wearing.

Nearside Rear Brake binding on slightly.

Nearside Rear Inside of tread starting to split.

Offside Front Inside edge wearing.

Offside Rear Inside of tread starting to split and suspect slow puncture. No visual signs for pressure drop.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,338 miles

Both front tyre,s are starting to wear on inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R brake binding on slightly.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,264 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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BF09 YSB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF09 YSB, 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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BF09 YSB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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