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DX57 KZW

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,565 mi
Last recorded127,565 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 KZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 127,565 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 127,565 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,814 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,025 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 105,421 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front brakes slightly out of balance

front sub frame corroding

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,416 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroding

front brakes slightly out of balance

front sub frame corroding

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,210 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,641 miles

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 28 Aug 2013 72,537 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

both rear tyres out off shape

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper smears and split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,458 miles

both hand brake cables outer casings cracked at calipers

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,990 miles

both rear tyres worn to minimum legal limit

n/s & o/s hand brake cables outer casings cracked

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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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DX57 KZW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX57 KZW, 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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What year was DX57 KZW registered?

DX57 KZW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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