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BL09 VBM

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,053 mi
Last recorded14,053 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL09 VBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 14,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 10,941 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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BL09 VBM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BL09 VBM, 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 BL09 VBM registered?

BL09 VBM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BL09 VBM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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