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LC09 DFD

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,914 mi
Last recorded146,914 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 DFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 146,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 May 2023 134,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 123,227 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 117,000 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 117,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 57,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,029 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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LC09 DFD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC09 DFD, 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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LC09 DFD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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