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CK08 VXV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,555 mi
Last recorded111,555 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 VXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,555 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,458 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,285 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

gear stick has excessive movement

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,069 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (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))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

gear stick has excessive movement

Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont unreal (7.1.2 (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))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated park brake lever release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn away

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,295 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2019 89,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to front and rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to leak grease

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,405 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,985 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,181 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,181 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,276 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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CK08 VXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 CK08 VXV, 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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CK08 VXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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