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HV08 KBZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 113,963 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 113,923 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 102,759 miles

Nearside parking brake is lazy and disc is discoloured orange,

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted (twist on type)

Fail 13 Mar 2024 102,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside parking brake is lazy and disc is discoloured orange,

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted (twist on type)

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,537 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,943 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,548 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,528 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,674 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 KBZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV08 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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