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YS08 KYU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,254 mi
Last recorded94,254 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,254 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,441 miles

stone chips front screen

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,156 miles

Front exhaust rubbers slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,273 miles

o/s h/brake arm not on stop

Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s h/brake arm not on stop

Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

seat buckles siff to release

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

seat buckles siff to release

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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YS08 KYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS08 KYU, 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 YS08 KYU registered?

YS08 KYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is YS08 KYU safe to buy?

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