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HJ59 ZRF

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,440 mi
Last recorded113,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,221 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 105,219 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not located in upper spring cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle not fixed at front attachment

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,354 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle detached at front fixing

Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hanging (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hanging (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front outer door handle detached at front fixing

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,841 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,210 miles

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

Offside headlight slight damage

Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlight slight damage

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,981 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,751 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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HJ59 ZRF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HJ59 ZRF, 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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HJ59 ZRF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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