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BL57 JKK

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,677 mi
Last recorded170,677 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 JKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 170,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 151,941 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 139,141 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 135,331 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,318 miles

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 132,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 128,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,633 miles

Central Small chip in windscreen less than 10 mm

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust back box out skin corroded

Offside Front Inner CV boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt & debris

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm pivot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,893 miles

Air intake pipe split

Fail 5 Sep 2017 107,846 miles

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

Air intake pipe split

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,778 miles

handbrake slightly tall

inner driveshaft boot weeping

o/s rear outer door handle sticks

rear tyre has slightly uneven treawear

rear tyres showing perishing to tread

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,316 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,844 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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BL57 JKK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL57 JKK, 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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BL57 JKK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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