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AY08 ZPO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,585 mi
Last recorded51,585 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,631 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All x4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,596 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,595 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,535 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,805 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

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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AY08 ZPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AY08 ZPO, 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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What year was AY08 ZPO registered?

AY08 ZPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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