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MA09 OWD

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 OWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 99,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 98,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,342 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 30 Sep 2022 89,342 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,483 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 69,062 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,510 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,157 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,538 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,851 miles

temporary repair carried out to door handle

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,277 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,277 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,527 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has a definite knotch felt on application during brake test

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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MA09 OWD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 MA09 OWD, 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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MA09 OWD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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