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BJ09 ZKB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,558 mi
Last recorded139,558 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 139,558 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 139,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired REAR OF OUTER SILL HELD TOGETHER WITH A BIT OF HOPE AND A TENNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,483 miles

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

o/s mirror repaird with tape

Fail 9 Aug 2024 128,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s mirror repaird with tape

Pass 19 Aug 2021 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 126,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 114,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,673 miles

Bonnet Safety Catch Handel Broken

Front Both Front Tyre's Wearing On Inside Edge's (Tracking )

Front Under Tray Clip Missing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,098 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

front pads

needs oil spray under car

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,773 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,487 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 52,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,625 miles

both front tyres worn to approximately 3mm on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 47,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn to approximately 3mm on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2012 43,222 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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BJ09 ZKB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ09 ZKB, 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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BJ09 ZKB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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