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EX09 UPH

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

179,477 mi
Last recorded179,477 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 UPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 179,477 miles

All four brake discs have surface corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Mileage display is flashing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 179,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 179,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 175,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 175,358 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Has no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 153,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 153,132 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 132,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 132,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f door handle inscure

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 19 May 2015 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise o/s/f door handle inscure

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 29 May 2014 87,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

osr brake slight bind

Fail 21 May 2014 87,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

osr brake slight bind

Pass 25 May 2013 68,200 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 68,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,106 miles

split in nsf tyre.stone chip in front screen.front brake pads low.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,106 miles

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

split in nsf tyre.stone chip in front screen.front brake pads low.

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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EX09 UPH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EX09 UPH, 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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EX09 UPH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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