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BD56 LVC

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,167 mi
Last recorded169,167 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 169,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 161,388 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2019 160,046 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 155,191 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 155,170 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 150,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 150,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 144,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 137,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2013 123,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 107,373 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 90,601 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,044 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 75,044 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,448 miles

Front No plate holder loose

Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,448 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front No plate holder loose

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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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BD56 LVC 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD56 LVC, 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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BD56 LVC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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