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FE59 HFN

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 HFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 135,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,801 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 126,800 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,493 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 110,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,275 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,778 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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FE59 HFN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE59 HFN, 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 FE59 HFN registered?

FE59 HFN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 HFN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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