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LS56 YMY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 101,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 95,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,927 miles

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear top strut mounts.

Fail 21 Dec 2021 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear top strut mounts.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose.

slight lift in nearside front and offside front lower ball joints.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,173 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))

rear exhaust outer skin corroding.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

rear exhaust outer skin corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,306 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroding.

slight lift in nearside front and offside front lower ball joints.

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear top strut mountings.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,428 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 62,428 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,833 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 48,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 48,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,949 miles

slight play in o/s/f top wish bone

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 37,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 18 Jan 2011 29,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,734 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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LS56 YMY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LS56 YMY, 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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LS56 YMY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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