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FP09 NWJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,286 mi
Last recorded128,286 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 NWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,286 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corrossion

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2022 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective two mounts detatched exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,806 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective two brackets corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SUSPENSION SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 105,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective two brackets corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SUSPENSION SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,762 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 66,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,352 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,929 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Front wiper smear slightly.

Nearside rear tyre has deep cuts on inner edge, no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FP09 NWJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP09 NWJ, 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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FP09 NWJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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