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AF04 RMO

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 100,240 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,366 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Offside and nearside bumper supports corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,641 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 85,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush should be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush should be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush should be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush should be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,301 miles

child seat fitted to rear

some play o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,988 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 34,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,910 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders(possible tracking misalignment)

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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AF04 RMO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF04 RMO, 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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AF04 RMO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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