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HJ09 KVB

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 KVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside reading low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 102,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,540 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 100,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,289 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 96,294 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,065 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,565 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,444 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,172 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HJ09 KVB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ09 KVB, 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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HJ09 KVB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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