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EX57 UCS

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UCS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,886 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cut in tyre wall

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Mar 2019 122,049 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear handbrake cables deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2016 110,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,613 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,049 miles

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

Uneven brake pad ware on rear axle o/s/r worn more

Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Uneven brake pad ware on rear axle o/s/r worn more

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,173 miles

Near side front tyre low in tread and bald on inner edge

Near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Off side front tyre low in tread and slightly out of shape on inner edge

Off side rear tyre low in tread

Rear brake pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Near side front tyre low in tread and bald on inner edge

Near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Off side front tyre low in tread and slightly out of shape on inner edge

Off side rear tyre low in tread

Rear brake pads low

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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EX57 UCS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX57 UCS, 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 EX57 UCS registered?

EX57 UCS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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