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LS59 MXZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 MXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,145 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,105 miles

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

both front bumper support bars corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,597 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,632 miles

Both rear tyres perished (215/45 R17 91W)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge (215/45 R17 91W)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,276 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 61,276 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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LS59 MXZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS59 MXZ, 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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LS59 MXZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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