CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL07 LYC

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,779 mi
Last recorded133,779 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 LYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 131,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,100 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 122,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 105,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,268 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,972 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r top suspension slight play

o/s aim on limit

Fail 19 Jul 2012 75,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r top suspension slight play

o/s aim on limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,103 miles

centre piece exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,085 miles

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

O/S Washer jet part blocked.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 52,085 miles

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

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

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

O/S Washer jet part blocked.

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL07 LYC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BL07 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL07 LYC?

You can check the full history of BL07 LYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL07 LYC registered?

BL07 LYC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is BL07 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL07 LYC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL07 LYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL07 LYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.