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LL09 XMJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,507 mi
Last recorded147,507 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 XMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Outer sills starting to corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 142,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,882 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 137,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES ( suspect fuse or pump ) (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,873 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 137,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 130,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 130,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 116,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,423 miles

corrosion on rear springs / slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,003 miles

n/s/f pad wire loose / corrosion on rear springs x shocks / slight corrosion on brake discs

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres / tracking /

Fail 13 Jul 2018 81,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x stepping out on inner (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f pad wire loose / corrosion on rear springs x shocks / slight corrosion on brake discs

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres / tracking /

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,132 miles

offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge & 2.5mm tread approx

screen washers intermitant

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,507 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in inside sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,456 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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LL09 XMJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL09 XMJ, 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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LL09 XMJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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