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EF57 AKK

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,471 mi
Last recorded164,471 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 AKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 164,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front sun visor cannot be stowed away in the off screen position.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 149,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front sun visor cannot be stowed away in the off screen position.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,440 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 136,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2015 119,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,819 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 17 Oct 2012 73,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,999 miles

stone chip in bottom of front screen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,451 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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EF57 AKK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EF57 AKK, 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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EF57 AKK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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