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MK09 VAF

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 VAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,278 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear back box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,677 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,500 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 34,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,443 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 34,386 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,906 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 30,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,514 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 14,641 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,641 miles

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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MK09 VAF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK09 VAF, 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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MK09 VAF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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