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DV57 WJU

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 WJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,658 miles

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

rear back box exhust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,005 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

eml light on

Fail 26 Sep 2016 50,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

eml light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,544 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,676 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 20,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,046 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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DV57 WJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV57 WJU, 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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DV57 WJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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