MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Exhaust noisy box corrosion (7.1.4)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Exhaust noisy box corrosion (7.1.4)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Coolant leaking from radiator.
Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.
Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.
Nearside washer jet not working.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK08 FSE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 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 MK08 FSE, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MK08 FSE registered?
MK08 FSE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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