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DA57 EZU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 93,610 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,745 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,741 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,198 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,926 miles

all brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn on inside face

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge recommend replace

slight play o/s/f inner drive shaft

turbo pipe chafing on gearbox to chassis earth cable

various bodywork damage

Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,925 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

all brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn on inside face

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge recommend replace

slight play o/s/f inner drive shaft

turbo pipe chafing on gearbox to chassis earth cable

various bodywork damage

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,813 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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DA57 EZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA57 EZU, 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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DA57 EZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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