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WV58 KFE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 KFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,773 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 91,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 88,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,077 miles

Front exhaust heat shield 2x fixing corroded through

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,000 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,449 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2022 75,437 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs corroding

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 53,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,614 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,314 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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WV58 KFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV58 KFE, 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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WV58 KFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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