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EK08 SZO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 116,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts inaccessible

Fail 22 Mar 2022 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts inaccessible

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,638 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has some condensation - no effect on beam pattern

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parkbrake imbalance - N/S not as efficient

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,615 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 54,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 54,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,412 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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EK08 SZO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK08 SZO, 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 EK08 SZO registered?

EK08 SZO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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