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AV09 BZJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,373 mi
Last recorded61,373 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,373 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2025 57,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 57,109 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,684 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 54,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 45,690 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,871 miles

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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AV09 BZJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV09 BZJ, 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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What year was AV09 BZJ registered?

AV09 BZJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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