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FE57 AXK

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 AXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 90,934 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,869 miles

hand brake efficiency 16%

Fail 14 Mar 2023 79,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,180 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 74,161 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation both sides outer parking brake cables broken at rear (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high just over limit (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside low effort in operation (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pipe split at offside bonnet hinge area (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,622 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,183 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,361 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,361 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,340 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 21,531 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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FE57 AXK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE57 AXK, 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 FE57 AXK registered?

FE57 AXK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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