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VX08 PZK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,557 mi
Last recorded75,557 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 PZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,557 miles

All 4 tyres perishing.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 75,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,472 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 75,472 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 75,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,156 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,024 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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VX08 PZK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX08 PZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 PZK registered?

VX08 PZK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is VX08 PZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 PZK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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