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RV58 KTX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 KTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,766 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 99,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 97,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,779 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,921 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s and o/s door check straps slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,919 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s and o/s door check straps slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,306 miles

slight condensation in n/s and o/s side repeaters

Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,977 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,722 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,583 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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RV58 KTX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV58 KTX, 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 RV58 KTX registered?

RV58 KTX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RV58 KTX safe to buy?

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