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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo 147. Check any 147 by registration number below.

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73.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.8%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

12

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Alfa Romeo 147 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo 147 has an average MOT pass rate of 73.2%, which is 9.8 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 147 on the road.

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.

2010

Based on 83 vehicles

91.6%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

2009

Based on 488 vehicles

66.8%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

11.2%

Retest Rate

27.3%

2008

Based on 1,005 vehicles

60.7%Below Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2007

Based on 858 vehicles

57.8%Below Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2006

Based on 636 vehicles

55.3%Below Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

33.9%

2005

Based on 536 vehicles

64.2%Below Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

30.7%

2004

Based on 499 vehicles

70.9%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

17.6%

2003

Based on 545 vehicles

69.5%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

22.6%

2002

Based on 2,830 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

23.7%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2001

Based on 3,581 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

26.9%

Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

2000

Based on 218 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

0

Based on 3,111 vehicles

70.2%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo 147

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.3%
2

Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

3.3%
3

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

3.3%
4

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

3.2%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.1%
Alfa Romeo 147 Common Faults & Repair Costs

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73.6% pass rate

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87.7% pass rate

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88.6% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo 147 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo 147?
The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo 147 is 73.2% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo 147?
The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo 147 are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.3%), Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured (3.3%), 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 (3.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Alfa Romeo 147 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.2%, the Alfa Romeo 147 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo 147?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo 147?
Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo 147: 138,924 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 147 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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