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BV57 CEA

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,627 mi
Last recorded173,627 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 CEA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 173,627 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 166,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 166,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 149,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering column upper joint or bearing slightly play (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

rear foglight bulb faded recommend replacement

Pass 7 Sep 2013 86,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,429 miles

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall but not through to cords

Fail 22 Sep 2012 73,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall but not through to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,945 miles

Date of first registration taken from spanish registration document(39558134B)

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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BV57 CEA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV57 CEA, 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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BV57 CEA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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