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2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 AED
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 107,224 miles

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

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

chip in front windscreen

engine management light illuminating

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,217 miles

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

Chip in screen

Engine management light on pre july 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bushes allowing movement when checking for play at the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad ON THE LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 94,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than other pads across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

chip to windscreen

engine management light illuminated - pre july 2008

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,830 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,827 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vdc fault on dash & steering angle sensor light (7.12 (e))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,990 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,627 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,521 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,521 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,990 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 41,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 41,122 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,305 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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VN08 AED is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VN08 AED, 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 VN08 AED registered?

VN08 AED is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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