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DN57 KSY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,118 mi
Last recorded136,118 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 KSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 136,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,477 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,371 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,910 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front steering rack end has play

n/s/f top shocker mount has play

Fail 22 Feb 2020 123,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,353 miles

slight movement in steering mechanism

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 111,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 105,064 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in steering mechanism

Fail 17 Dec 2015

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace

Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,586 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,615 miles

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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DN57 KSY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN57 KSY, 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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DN57 KSY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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