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BK08 THN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,904 mi
Last recorded129,904 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 THN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 129,904 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 129,900 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,123 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 119,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,083 miles

Central Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Trapped Under Seat So Unable To Inspect

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emissions Just Below Limit of 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Glow Plug Light Illuminated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several Places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,961 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 108,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,099 miles

Undertrays insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,025 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 100,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and shock absorber quite corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable fixings perished

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

undertray insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2019 94,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door handle insecure.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray slightly loose,not likely to fall off.

Fail 29 May 2019 94,929 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door handle insecure.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray slightly loose,not likely to fall off.

Pass 22 May 2018 89,860 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 77,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 70,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2015 70,110 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,021 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,591 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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BK08 THN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK08 THN, 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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BK08 THN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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