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BK57 GDO

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,588 miles

some wear to some suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,496 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,496 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,381 miles

possible intermittant fault with horn switch

Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f top inner wishbone bushes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,243 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 54,242 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,773 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 33,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs corroded and grooved

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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BK57 GDO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK57 GDO, 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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BK57 GDO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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