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LD09 KNW

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 KNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 70,489 miles

Rear Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)

Pass 27 Jul 2025 67,839 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2025 67,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,882 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 May 2022 61,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray cable tired up

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn unevenly, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust hanger not connected

Undertray loose, but not insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2020 60,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn unevenly, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust hanger not connected

Undertray loose, but not insecure

Pass 23 May 2019 58,957 miles

Both rear tyres worn/uneven on inner edges

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit, replacement advised soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, slight movement at upper attatchment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,352 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 51,051 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 44,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 26,910 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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LD09 KNW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD09 KNW, 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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LD09 KNW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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