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KY58 KFO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,482 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,856 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,475 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax Disc holder/stickers. (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,268 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,715 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 44,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,681 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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KY58 KFO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KY58 KFO, 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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KY58 KFO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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