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MJ59 WPK

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 WPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 100,721 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 100,710 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 93,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,632 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,087 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 81,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre3mm

coolant leak

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 67,630 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 61,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 61,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,728 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 47,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,314 miles

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

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 WPK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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