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MJ59 BKV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,581 mi
Last recorded116,581 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,581 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 116,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,015 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,655 miles

Smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 83,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb blackening. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,724 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 45,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,094 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

front brake pads wearing thin 80% worn

Fail 30 May 2013 32,094 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

front brake pads wearing thin 80% worn

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 BKV 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 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 MJ59 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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