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MJ59 BGX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,245 mi
Last recorded58,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 58,245 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 58,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

oil leak.exhaust slightly corrodedand leak.under side and brake pipes covered with under seal.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,128 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly in front of rear wheel (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly in front of rear wheel (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,023 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,083 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 43,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,386 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,324 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 32,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,158 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 29,143 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 26,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,508 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 22,540 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 18,991 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,305 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 BGX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ59 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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MJ59 BGX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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