2007 Alfa Romeo 147 · 1,259 MOT tests
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 reliability
2007 Alfa Romeo 147s fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 147 years (1,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo 147s: 44.7%)
- 50.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo 147s: 44.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 96,553
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,259
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.4% of tests fail here (112% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.4%
- Lights and electrics20.7%
- Brakes13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure12.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.8%
- Tyres9.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 7.7%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.83%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.53%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 4.21%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.04%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.93%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.47%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo 147 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 reliable?
2007 Alfa Romeo 147s fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 147 years (1,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (7.7% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.83% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 shows 96,553 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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