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BK58 YOF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,197 mi
Last recorded131,197 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 131,197 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 131,197 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 127,550 miles

Exhaust repair patch fitted.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer side wall showing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear lift in strutt top mount

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,216 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 119,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,424 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

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

Pass 12 May 2017 107,511 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 93,827 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 93,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,127 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,087 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,411 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 62,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat does not allow access to the rear passenger seat

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front inner brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front inner brake disc pitted

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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BK58 YOF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK58 YOF, 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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BK58 YOF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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