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AX57 HGG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel repaired

Nearside Front sun visor doesn't stay up

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively tape on button (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 85,382 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,386 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,209 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 72,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,263 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,505 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,901 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe very rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre tread on limit

Offside rear tyre tread on wear bars

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2021 64,901 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe very rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre tread on limit

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

Offside rear tyre tread on wear bars

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gap between nearside front lower ball joint nut and hub assembly; no play detected

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre tread on limit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Slight play in both front suspension upper arm inner bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,199 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

front subframe very rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 28,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,050 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 23,050 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,784 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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AX57 HGG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 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 AX57 HGG, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX57 HGG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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