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RX08 AYK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 78,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Strap broken (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 78,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP CUT OFF TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENERS ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,293 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine mount deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 65,974 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge, tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge, tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,723 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,728 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside rear registration plate lamp holder loose

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Wipers leaving residue, advise replacement

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,027 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,016 miles

Oil leak

slight judder/smearing on both front wipers

Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

slight judder/smearing on both front wipers

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,916 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 40,500 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,221 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 25,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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RX08 AYK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RX08 AYK, 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 RX08 AYK registered?

RX08 AYK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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