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BT09 GZS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,126 mi
Last recorded165,126 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 GZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 165,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 162,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 159,608 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 159,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 156,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,839 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 149,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,818 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,818 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS FLUCTUATING IN ROLLER TEST

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,818 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS FLUCTUATING IN ROLLER TEST

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,909 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,751 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,084 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 38,011 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BT09 GZS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT09 GZS, 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 BT09 GZS registered?

BT09 GZS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BT09 GZS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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