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OY57 UEK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,740 mi
Last recorded141,740 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 UEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,740 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 141,740 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 134,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 134,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 128,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 108,888 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement broken (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken and missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Centre silencer both rubber hangers split but system still supported

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor pan slightly damaged but not affecting strength

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 Jul 2016 108,888 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement broken (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken and missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Centre silencer both rubber hangers split but system still supported

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor pan slightly damaged but not affecting strength

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,699 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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OY57 UEK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY57 UEK, 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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OY57 UEK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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