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MJ59 BFZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting around the clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both front fog lights not working

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,981 miles

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

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

Rear under body corroded

engine oil on minimum

Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,316 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake performance limits have only just been met, it would appear that service or repair may be required

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 79,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake performance limits have only just been met, it would appear that service or repair may be required

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 69,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

hand brake efficiency just passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 61,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,767 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,289 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 33,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,683 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,381 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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MJ59 BFZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ59 BFZ, 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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MJ59 BFZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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