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AV59 XDG

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XDG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 156,429 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f seat does not recline

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

Fail 13 May 2022 156,429 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f seat does not recline

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,935 miles

Unable to tilt Passenger front seat forward

Fail 5 Aug 2021 144,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Unable to tilt Passenger front seat forward

Pass 27 Jul 2020 139,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 139,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,336 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,236 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,528 miles

both rear tyre's in poor condition

n/s/f seat tilt not working

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/ maim beam aim incorrect

o/s/f exhaust rubber broken

Fail 11 Aug 2017 99,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre's in poor condition

n/s/f seat tilt not working

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/ maim beam aim incorrect

o/s/f exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,503 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt inop

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,428 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 53,210 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise only rear wiper blade worn / split

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,342 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear handbrake cable gaiters split

o/s/f rubber exhaust mount cracked and split

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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AV59 XDG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV59 XDG, 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 AV59 XDG registered?

AV59 XDG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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