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EF57 AKU

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 AKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,713 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,464 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle slightly loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,612 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,715 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 71,711 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed external door handle defective (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 69,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,359 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,817 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 50,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 48,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,839 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Nov 2011 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle Exhaust Rubber Weathering

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)

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 AKU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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