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EA59 TXW

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 TXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 101,524 miles

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,597 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 86,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 82,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s struts & springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 82,482 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s struts & springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,264 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,880 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 69,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,415 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,150 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 29,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,293 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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EA59 TXW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA59 TXW, 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 EA59 TXW registered?

EA59 TXW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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