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YK58 VHV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,686 mi
Last recorded110,686 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 110,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 108,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 105,103 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,495 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 97,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 94,499 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 94,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,365 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2017 91,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,734 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Centre exhaust mounting rubber snapped

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Front exhaust rubber mounting snapped

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

Nearside Front uneven tyre wear

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

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

Offside Front uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust rubbers snapped

engine cover fitted

parking brake figures just met 17%

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment used

Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,734 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Centre exhaust mounting rubber snapped

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Front exhaust rubber mounting snapped

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

Nearside Front uneven tyre wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust rubbers snapped

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

parking brake figures just met 17%

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment used

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,255 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,778 miles

Handbrake cables outer cover split

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,236 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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YK58 VHV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VHV, 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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YK58 VHV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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