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AP07 KNU

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,227 mi
Last recorded100,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 KNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,227 miles

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, has only just met the pass requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both parking brake cable outer sheaths in poor condition.

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, has only just met the pass requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,706 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 77,764 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,081 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,081 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 62,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front door handle insecure

rear tyres perished

under trays obscuring components

Pass 7 May 2015 55,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door handle insecure but can be opened

Fail 7 May 2015 55,598 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door handle insecure but can be opened

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outer door handle loose but door can still opened

offside front outer door handle insecure but door can sill be opened

Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outer door handle loose but door can still opened

offside front outer door handle insecure but door can sill be opened

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,250 miles

nearside front outer door handle damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front outer door handle damaged

Pass 9 May 2012 31,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,389 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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AP07 KNU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP07 KNU, 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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AP07 KNU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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