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FL59 AKG

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

67,854 mi
Last recorded67,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 AKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,854 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 67,812 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 62,733 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush attached to shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 62,733 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush attached to shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 59,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 43,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,291 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,140 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,472 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 27,470 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,970 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 26,969 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smudging

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,978 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,626 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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FL59 AKG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FL59 AKG, 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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FL59 AKG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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