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BT09 GZU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,079 mi
Last recorded147,079 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 GZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 131,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,244 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 130,243 miles

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

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,494 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 113,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,230 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer inop

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer inop

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,461 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,854 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 63,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,309 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 53,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,558 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 27,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 GZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BT09 GZU, 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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BT09 GZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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