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BT58 BGX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 BGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 123,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,105 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 116,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 91,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,876 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake binding BOTH REAR (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,378 miles

brake lights activating slightly prematurly

n/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,209 miles

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

brake lights activating slightly prematurly

n/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,637 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,408 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 12,602 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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BT58 BGX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT58 BGX, 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 BT58 BGX registered?

BT58 BGX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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