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YK08 UPC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,315 mi
Last recorded139,315 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2024 139,315 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link Gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,714 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

exhaust is corroded

offside rear tyre is close to its limit

Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

exhaust is corroded

offside rear tyre is close to its limit

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,127 miles

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2021 108,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,215 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear springs are corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear springs are corroded

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2019 85,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components catahing on the hub (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear springs are corroded

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,536 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and minor damage to outer sidewall

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight leak front exhaust flexi

Fail 21 Nov 2016 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight leak front exhaust flexi

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,335 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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YK08 UPC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YK08 UPC, 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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YK08 UPC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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