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MV07 YBS

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,272 mi
Last recorded64,272 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YBS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 64,272 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine has small oil leak from filter hosuing.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has repair not to good standard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,653 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has repair not to good standard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 43,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has repair not to good standard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 40,679 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,534 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,756 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear ear box silencer has corrosion and slight peel of outer skin

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil filter corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,410 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 23,113 miles

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

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

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 11 Oct 2014 18,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,908 miles

front discs scored and worn

rear discs pitted, scored and worn and in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2013 14,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front discs scored and worn

rear discs pitted, scored and worn and in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 10,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 3 May 2011 10,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded require replaceing

screen wash jet requires attention

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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MV07 YBS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MV07 YBS, 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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MV07 YBS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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