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DU09 ECJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,220 mi
Last recorded56,220 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 ECJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 56,220 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 56,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,876 miles

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

Offside Front slight play steering arm (tie rod)

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,602 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top mounts N/S/R O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but not showing cords

Fail 13 Mar 2018 40,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but not showing cords

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,215 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear tyre as undulations in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,385 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,531 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 ECJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ECJ, 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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DU09 ECJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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