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EA09 OKL

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 OKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 114,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,639 miles

glow plug warning light on.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

glow plug warning light on.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,119 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,117 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively problem with the wiper arm mechanism not wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,563 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,095 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 66,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust showing corrosion

fuel tank damp no leaks found

under shield showing damage

Pass 1 May 2013 60,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 48,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are worn, scored and nearside is corroded and flaking

Fail 11 May 2012 48,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are worn, scored and nearside is corroded and flaking

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EA09 OKL 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 EA09 OKL, 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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EA09 OKL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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