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BT59 OYJ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 OYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,463 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 115,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,526 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 112,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 107,191 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,195 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 104,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,475 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,340 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 42,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn low on edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,064 miles

The front brake-pads are wearing low.

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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BT59 OYJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 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 BT59 OYJ, 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 16 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 BT59 OYJ registered?

BT59 OYJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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The MOT history for BT59 OYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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