2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Alfa Romeo 147 MOT pass rate and common faults

214 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 214 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  8. Washers: not working3.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension37.9%
  2. Lights & electrics28.0%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.6%
  5. Body & chassis12.6%
  6. Tyres11.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags10.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.2%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 cars passed their MOT first time, across 214 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).