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FE08 CDF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,423 mi
Last recorded109,423 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 CDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 109,423 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2026 109,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,919 miles

All tyres perishing

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle to subframe

Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,906 miles

Exhaust system poor/corroded, slight blow from flexi pipe and rubber mounts broken

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

Front lower cross member damaged and radiator

Nearside handbrake alot weaker

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

corrosion/surface rust to underneath of car and on components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust backbox casing corroded

slight corrosion under vehicle to components

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,100 miles

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

backbox corroding

surface corrosion under vehicle to suspension & steering components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,863 miles

Crash damage to front lower box section support rail

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 May 2018 93,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear Inner tyre going out of shape

Pass 11 May 2017 90,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 85,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 79,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2013 72,502 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,891 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

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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FE08 CDF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE08 CDF, 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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FE08 CDF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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