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HV59 WLB

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,846 mi
Last recorded86,846 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 WLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,846 miles

Offside Front Upper bush has slight play.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil slight rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,162 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,919 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 70,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,007 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,007 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,881 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,662 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,794 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing wearing low on inner edges

coolant leak

nearside handbrake effort low

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,413 miles

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

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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HV59 WLB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV59 WLB, 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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HV59 WLB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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