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BJ09 ZKR

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,101 mi
Last recorded131,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZKR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 131,101 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 110,487 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor not secured correctly. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 94,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,766 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inners (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,131 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)

Pass 19 May 2015 73,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 225/40/R18 92W

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,727 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 19,228 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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BJ09 ZKR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BJ09 ZKR, 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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BJ09 ZKR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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