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MJ59 BJZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,459 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,845 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,288 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 88,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock spring cup corroded and snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,934 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 58,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges and nearing tread wear indicators

Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,630 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

offside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to rech plys or cords

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

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 BJZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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