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KR08 GKO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 GKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,481 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and o/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,290 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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KR08 GKO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KR08 GKO, 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 KR08 GKO registered?

KR08 GKO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 GKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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