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KV59 LHR

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 LHR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 54,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers at front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

engine oil level slightly low

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

windscreen washers weak

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Fail 14 Jan 2025 50,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incomplete (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 46,771 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 20 Jan 2023 43,412 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

signs of nearside rear brake getting hot

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 36,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 34,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,688 miles

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

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,175 miles

Rear tyres have slight deterioration to side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,533 miles

deterioration with cracks to rear nearside and offside tyres

engine MIL light on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 16,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear to front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,434 miles

wear to front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,030 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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KV59 LHR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV59 LHR, 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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KV59 LHR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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