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HY09 OKG

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,557 mi
Last recorded139,557 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 OKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,557 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 136,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 126,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has slight splitting and centre of tread has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,947 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,553 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,148 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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HY09 OKG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY09 OKG, 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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HY09 OKG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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