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KA57 EFF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,505 mi
Last recorded62,505 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 EFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,505 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,386 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Nov 2013 50,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,402 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,510 miles

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

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,059 miles

Engine belt area noisey

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and close to limit

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine belt area noisey

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and close to limit

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,678 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 29,678 miles

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

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

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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KA57 EFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KA57 EFF, 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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KA57 EFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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