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BG59 RZA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 RZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 134,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 124,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 117,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 110,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 103,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,138 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edges with cuts in places but not cords showing at time of mot test

rear exhaust clamp broken but not insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 87,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 55,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,692 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,830 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,192 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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BG59 RZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG59 RZA, 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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What year was BG59 RZA registered?

BG59 RZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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