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HY58 WFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 WFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 126,845 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Engine Idle misfire / EML on , Avoid Damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip Image Diffused (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine ; Idling rough /misfiring ?

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a Screw at inner edge of tread , if punctured ? Not Repairable

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding at inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking full circumference in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated , outer skin corroded & incomplete

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer 1 mounting bar detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked by flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer deteriorated , 1 mounting bar detached , also outer skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 125,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Area of main tread at 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked by flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer deteriorated , 1 mounting bar detached , also outer skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 116,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,556 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance on front brakes

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread balding on inner face (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face 30 % ~ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread balding on inner edge & minor lump on inner wall ? (5.2.3 (e))

View to rear ; Rear wiper worn out

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,717 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 12 %

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 20 Dec 2017 102,716 miles

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

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 12 %

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,500 miles

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 19 %

Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Gearchange stiff

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 77,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,796 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,926 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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HY58 WFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY58 WFN, 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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HY58 WFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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