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SL58 KVK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,248 mi
Last recorded94,248 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 KVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 94,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,007 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion throughout but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,689 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 86,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,525 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 84,525 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,370 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Rear sill deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,606 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,603 miles

Emissions not tested oil high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,471 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable sticking slightly

parking brake slightly low effort just met requirements

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,856 miles

offside front tyre 3mm + inner edge worn

Fail 27 Sep 2013 25,856 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm + inner edge worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,832 miles

Nearside 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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SL58 KVK 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 SL58 KVK, 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 SL58 KVK registered?

SL58 KVK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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