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BJ58 EKZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,074 mi
Last recorded59,074 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,074 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front flexi damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,858 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,794 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear number plate lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 44,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 44,702 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 35,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,341 miles

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

Items removed from windscreen prior to test

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks between tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,094 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 24,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,419 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers broken but supported by straps

Fail 3 Oct 2012 13,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust rubbers broken but supported by straps

Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,652 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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BJ58 EKZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ58 EKZ, 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 BJ58 EKZ registered?

BJ58 EKZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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