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EX58 HVD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 HVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,568 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front catalytic converter mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 87,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front catalytic converter mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,911 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 84,911 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all three buckles (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine MIL light on at start of test / then went off and stayed off.

front suspension rusty

offside and nearside front outer bumper brackets rusted and broken

offside front floor damaged [underside]

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,627 miles

both front valance support panels corroded and weak

offside front floor/chassis section damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,597 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 70,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,742 miles

nearside rear light reflector damaged.

offside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 57,430 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,848 miles

Front both, tyres wear on edge, and minor cracking

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,021 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Near side rear tyre tread getting low, also stepped

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,230 miles

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

nearside front seat back,tilt not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 20,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EX58 HVD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX58 HVD, 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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EX58 HVD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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