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BJ07 KDX

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

141,706 mi
Last recorded141,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 141,706 miles

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

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

Front intercooler bracket corroded

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake disc shields corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 141,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front intercooler bracket corroded

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake disc shields corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 141,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole in the nearside outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in the nearside rear outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill panel distorted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm & devoid of tread on the inside edge - replacement required as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake disc shields corroded

corrosion around the intercooler mounting bracket

Fail 11 May 2026 141,315 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 plus devoid of tread on inner edge recommend rplacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,428 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes worn free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body has surface rust by rear suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner tread shoulder and just visible tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting worn free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side door mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates rusting away and breaking up

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Fail 16 Feb 2024 131,427 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure air filter box bottom mounting bent so air filter box likely to fall out (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure side mirror frame broken and loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes worn free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body has surface rust by rear suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner tread shoulder and just visible tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting worn free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake backing plates rusting away and breaking up

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2023 125,970 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 120,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 111,864 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

corrosion in exhaust system

Fail 15 Feb 2020 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,920 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,087 miles

Front both front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,087 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 82,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 75,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,806 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 69,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 69,923 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Apr 2012 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,902 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,902 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ07 KDX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 BJ07 KDX, 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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BJ07 KDX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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