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AO57 PXS

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 PXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 120,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 120,879 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values thick black smoke place value 1.10ppm (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed X2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front sub frame heavily corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arms have wear/slight play in bushes and ball joints

front brake discs slightly corroded and slight fluctuation

oil around turbo pipes

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slight fluctuation

slight corrosion shocks/springs

Fail 16 Aug 2021 113,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arms have wear/slight play in bushes and ball joints

front brake discs slightly corroded and slight fluctuation

oil around turbo pipes

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slight fluctuation

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight corrosion shocks/springs

Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 103,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 103,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,075 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,236 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear marker bars

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,830 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 21,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,662 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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AO57 PXS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 68,258 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 AO57 PXS, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO57 PXS registered?

AO57 PXS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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