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YK58 VHL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,902 mi
Last recorded117,902 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 117,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,776 miles

all brake disc rusty rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,776 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake disc rusty rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,387 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

Distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

Grease residue around n/s outer cv gaitor

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 107,387 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

Distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

Grease residue around n/s outer cv gaitor

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 107,357 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake sensor wire fouling on cv gaiter (1.9.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear section heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,308 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,307 miles

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

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

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

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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YK58 VHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YK58 VHL, 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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What year was YK58 VHL registered?

YK58 VHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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