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KL08 SZG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 SZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,226 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,503 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,769 miles

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

Front tyres stepped/wearing edges

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Both have play. could be inside rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,952 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 53,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,856 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has numurous cuts

Fail 1 Mar 2014 27,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has numurous cuts

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,344 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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KL08 SZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL08 SZG, 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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KL08 SZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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