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FE08 KKY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,444 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

varies places are corroded underneath

Fail 4 Mar 2023 116,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

varies places are corroded underneath

Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various underside corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,108 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,559 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2020 108,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe Corroded

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,356 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen has a number of small chips

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,929 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,797 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,156 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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FE08 KKY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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