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MJ59 BHV

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,259 mi
Last recorded103,259 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 103,259 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,104 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion rear brake discs

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2024 94,104 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion rear brake discs

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,130 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 93,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,128 miles

corrosion to brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2022 93,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,752 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 86,250 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 86,248 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,830 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,830 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,618 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 34,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,848 miles

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

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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MJ59 BHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ59 BHV, 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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MJ59 BHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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