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KS09 XSM

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 XSM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 125,561 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,491 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 125,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,491 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 125,491 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 125,464 miles

Windscreen washer switch requires force to work

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,464 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer switch requires force to work

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,986 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 122,985 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 103,466 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 86,498 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,021 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges and getting low.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,107 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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KS09 XSM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KS09 XSM, 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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What year was KS09 XSM registered?

KS09 XSM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is KS09 XSM safe to buy?

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