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8105GKL

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,265 mi
Last recorded130,265 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8105GKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 120,375 miles

brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

headlamp aims no longer contain kick up as lens has been modified

rear exhaust section rusty

slight wear in lower front ball joints

Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,373 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem seriously damaged all cracking (4.1.D.1e)

brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

headlamp aims no longer contain kick up as lens has been modified

slight wear in lower front ball joints

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,326 miles

advise front inner brake disc pitted

advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 110,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

advise front inner brake disc pitted

advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,891 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 95,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 81,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 81,633 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,303 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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8105GKL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8105GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8105GKL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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