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BN09 BNV

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,282 mi
Last recorded65,282 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,807 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 60,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 51,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 45,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 41,940 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 39,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,824 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,512 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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BN09 BNV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN09 BNV, 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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BN09 BNV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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