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GP57 KVD

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,575 mi
Last recorded94,575 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,575 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush in track control arm (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower in track control arm (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint when tested on greased plates (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush when tested o greased plates (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush in track control arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower in track control arm (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 69,618 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,427 miles

front brake discs corroded / pitted

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,427 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake discs corroded / pitted

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,016 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded / pitted

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

Fail 11 Dec 2010 36,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded / lipped

front brake pads waering low

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 11 Dec 2010 36,960 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded / lipped

front brake pads waering low

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

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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GP57 KVD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GP57 KVD, 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 GP57 KVD registered?

GP57 KVD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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