Alfa Romeo 147 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
50.9% pass rate
from 432 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 147 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Cable (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Visibility (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Washers (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
      • 0.23% fail on System
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Seats
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.46% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.46% fail on Undertray (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
  • 8.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Requirements
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.93% fail on Attachment
    • 0.23% fail on Condition

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