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HG09 FLH

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 FLH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,135 miles

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

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

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front hubs corroded.( both )

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside handbrake cable loose

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

both front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect (vehicle lowered)

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,034 miles

Generalized corrosion front hubs / track rod ends / rear suspension components

Fail 10 Jun 2022 88,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Generalized corrosion front hubs / track rod ends / rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,431 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,423 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 62% Imbalance (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,290 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 75,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 71,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,664 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,198 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,531 miles

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

front tyres just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,899 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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HG09 FLH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 HG09 FLH, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG09 FLH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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