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YK08 UPL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,892 mi
Last recorded90,892 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 May 2024 79,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,995 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 65,995 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 60,835 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 58,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,533 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,376 miles

Exhaust rear rubber sopport hanger broken

Rear Brake pads low

Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,376 miles

Exhaust rear rubber sopport hanger broken

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 39,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 35,375 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 35,374 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,153 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,688 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 UPL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK08 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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