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WV58 KGG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 KGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,932 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 113,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside 215/40 18 nearside 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre 6 years old.

Pass 17 Jun 2023 109,107 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 109,029 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard under central floor (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified removed entirely (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.15 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight corrosion coming through the drain holes, undersealing will resolve this

Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 105,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,800 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front inners (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all brake discs heavily corroded

coil springs corroded

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight leak exhaust tail pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front inners (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all brake discs heavily corroded

coil springs corroded

gear linkage siezing

handbrake cables deteriorated

mileage flashing

o/s/f wheel buckled ?(borderline)

oil cooler pipes corroded

rear exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

recall

recheck oil level

screw n/s/f tyre

slight leak from exhaust tail pipe, cat bracket corroded off

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,559 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shields insecure

maybe slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight cracking in outer handbrake cables

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low modified and adjuster in-op (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shields insecure

maybe slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight cracking in outer handbrake cables

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,366 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 48,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front both front disc worn and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre unrepairable puncture

nearside rear disc corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,916 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 22,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KGG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV58 KGG, 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 KGG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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