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KF57 VLP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 VLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,876 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,353 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,411 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 27,146 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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KF57 VLP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KF57 VLP, 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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What year was KF57 VLP registered?

KF57 VLP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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