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AP07 KNW

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,061 mi
Last recorded103,061 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 KNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,196 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,193 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer clip missing, boot pops off on lock. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,110 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2017 89,095 miles

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

EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY AT FRONT FLEXY + REAR SILENCER RUBBING/KNOCKING BOOT FLOOR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***ON LEGAL LIMIT + 'RAISED' EDGES ARE BALD*** 205/45X17 WXL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ***MOUNTING BUSHES SEVERELY WORN*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY + KNOCKING (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING + DISC SEVERELY RUSTED INNER SURFACE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***ON LEGAL LIMIT - 'RAISED' EDGES ARE BALD*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 89,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R,N/S/F and N/S/R tyres low tread depth

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

front tyres wearing excessively to inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,606 miles

**PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 16% - (MINIMUM ALLOWED)

COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION

PARKING BRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM INNER BUSHES

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,812 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner surface worn/wearing

radiator coolant leaking slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,812 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner surface worn/wearing

radiator coolant leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,266 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 42,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KNW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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