Alfa Romeo 147 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo 147. Check any 147 by registration number below.
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63.6%
Avg Pass Rate
-13.9%
vs Alfa Romeo Avg
7
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Alfa Romeo 147 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Alfa Romeo 147 has an average MOT pass rate of 63.6%, which is 13.9 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 77.5%. This suggests the 147 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your 147 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Alfa Romeo 147, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Alfa Romeo 147 performs at MOT across different model years.
2009
Based on 488 vehicles
11.2%
27.3%
2008
Based on 1,005 vehicles
9.9%
30.2%
2007
Based on 858 vehicles
9.4%
33.5%
2006
Based on 636 vehicles
8.0%
33.9%
2005
Based on 536 vehicles
4.2%
30.7%
2004
Based on 499 vehicles
4.5%
17.6%
2003
Based on 545 vehicles
4.8%
22.6%
Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo 147
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
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Alfa Romeo 147 — Frequently Asked Questions
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