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HV08 KBY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,751 mi
Last recorded102,751 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,118 miles

ns sunvisor dropping down

Fail 27 Jul 2018 93,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ns sunvisor dropping down

Pass 30 May 2017 82,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2017 82,566 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment + offside rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,051 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,351 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,351 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,528 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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HV08 KBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HV08 KBY, 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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HV08 KBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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