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2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 SEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 71,217 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,113 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,105 miles

Offside Front both o/s f and o/s r tyres worn inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 50,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,496 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2014 44,489 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,164 miles

damage to n/s /r tyre wall

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,208 miles

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2011 22,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,557 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

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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GV57 SEO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GV57 SEO, 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 GV57 SEO registered?

GV57 SEO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is GV57 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 SEO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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