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EK59 GYS

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,372 mi
Last recorded175,372 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 175,372 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 175,214 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 169,016 miles

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 169,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 163,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 139,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,316 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 123,316 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

passenger seat does not allow access to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,762 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,761 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. will not go forward (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,843 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,271 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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EK59 GYS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK59 GYS, 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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EK59 GYS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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