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LC09 BJF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,467 mi
Last recorded67,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 BJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 67,467 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,750 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 56,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is below minimum and has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear vehicle has a temporary fuel cap fitted, not showing any signs of leakage but would recomend replacement

Rear exhaust silencer input pipes and clamps are corroded at junction

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,356 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,335 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,255 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 47,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,023 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 39,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 37,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 35,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

nearside front and offside front tyres becoming worn on inside edges

offside front driveshaft outter gaitor inner securing clip missing

Pass 21 May 2014 32,257 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,035 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of the tread

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 27,035 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of the tread

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,466 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 24,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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LC09 BJF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC09 BJF, 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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LC09 BJF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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