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DU09 EBK

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 EBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 70,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall - cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 25,750 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,766 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,766 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,406 miles

O/S/F tyre tread cracked on outer

O/S/R tyre tread cracked slightly on outer

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,417 miles

slight play in both front shocker bottom bushes

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,128 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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DU09 EBK 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 DU09 EBK, 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 DU09 EBK registered?

DU09 EBK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is DU09 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 EBK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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