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LS09 DWE

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,485 mi
Last recorded72,485 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 DWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,084 miles

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

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 65,050 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,799 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 64,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 55,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 50,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,794 miles

Nearside Front brake pads sensor wire is damaged and disconnected

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre it also has cracks on its inner wall but not deep enough to reach the cord or ply ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,494 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,024 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 19,024 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,116 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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LS09 DWE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 LS09 DWE, 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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LS09 DWE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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