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Alfa Romeo 147

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 FMZMOT history

LP08 FMZ is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
87,742 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FMZ was last recorded at 87,742 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 1,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2015: 60,105 miles, lower than 74,019 miles on 4 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,161 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,581 miles
Average per year
4,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,742 miles
  • 2023 – 86,161 miles
  • 2022 – 84,353 miles
  • 2021 – 80,290 miles
  • 2020 – 75,426 miles
  • 2018 – 74,245 miles
  • 2017 – 70,939 miles
  • 2016 – 66,520 miles
  • 2015 – 60,105 miles
  • 2014 – 74,019 miles
  • 2013 – 46,681 miles
  • 2012 – 39,874 miles
  • 2011 – 33,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,742 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Gearbox leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,742 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,742 miles
    Test number
    884611354952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,161 miles (+1,808)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    203655515213
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,353 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    660081971936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,290 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,290 miles
    Test number
    305846713355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,426 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    190268891743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,245 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    586463889052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,232 miles (+3,293)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    653377424153
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass70,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    378482296102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,939 miles (+4,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    965890595987
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding to excess canot check wheel berring (3.5.1k)
  10. Pass66,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    542540597931
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryGearbox leak
  11. Fail66,520 miles (+6,415)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    520714153365
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryGearbox leak
  12. Pass60,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    550906327609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail60,105 miles (-13,914)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    777378803369
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass74,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    708358334377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,019 miles (+27,338)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    407928134332
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass46,681 miles (+2,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    608876633308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass43,817 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,817 miles
    Test number
    707863763029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,874 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    115253672060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,544 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,544 miles
    Test number
    608171471180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass33,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,544 miles
    Test number
    697901571159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 FMZ

Does LP08 FMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 FMZ expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FMZ?
The MOT on LP08 FMZ expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 FMZ done?
LP08 FMZ was recorded at 87,742 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
Has LP08 FMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FMZ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 FMZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 FMZ find?
LP08 FMZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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