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WK08 KZV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 KZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,073 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 127,881 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 116,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 105,414 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,048 miles

Exhaust rear scilencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,108 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,515 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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WK08 KZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK08 KZV, 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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WK08 KZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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