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MJ08 FLY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,355 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 78,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,723 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,234 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 64,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 62,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,831 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 56,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,668 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,876 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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MJ08 FLY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ08 FLY, 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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MJ08 FLY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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