2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Alfa Romeo 147 MOT pass rate and common faults

276 MOT tests in 2024. 46.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.7%
Failed or needed repairs53.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 276 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low4.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Suspension31.5%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Body & chassis15.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.0%
  6. Tyres10.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%

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 2007 Alfa Romeo 147?

In 2024, 46.7% of 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 cars passed their MOT first time, across 276 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).