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KP09 NWS

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 NWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,657 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,424 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape 205/55/16

Fail 20 Aug 2020 69,424 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape 205/55/16

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake on 17%

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,664 miles

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

Front brake pads very close to limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear caliper/cable not fully returning

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake pads very close to limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear caliper/cable not fully returning

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,112 miles

rear silencer very corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,242 miles

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,462 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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KP09 NWS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KP09 NWS, 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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KP09 NWS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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