2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Alfa Romeo 147 MOT pass rate and common faults

175 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 175 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  9. Washers: not working2.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.0%
  2. Brakes25.1%
  3. Suspension17.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.6%
  5. Tyres11.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  7. Body & chassis8.6%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2009 Alfa Romeo 147?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 cars passed their MOT first time, across 175 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).