Alfa Romeo 147 MOT Results

Registered in 2009

56.6% pass rate

from 281 tests in 2021

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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 147 is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Suspension
- 13% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 8.9% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.36% fail on Suspension arm
- 2.5% fail on Springs
  - 2.5% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.1% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Mounting
- 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
- 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 5.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.3% fail on Headlamp
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.71% fail on Position lamp
- 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
13% fail on Brakes
- 8.9% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.5% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      - 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Cable (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.1% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.36% fail on Brake discs
- 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.36% fail on Pedal
- 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
9.6% fail on Visibility
- 7.5% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wipers
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet
- 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.36% fail on Windscreen
- 0.36% fail on View to rear
  - 0.36% fail on Mirrors
7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.1% fail on Transmission
  - 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.1% fail on Joints
- 2.1% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Driver's door (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Door condition (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.71% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Catch
- 0.71% fail on Chassis (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Chassis condition (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.36% fail on Undertray
6.8% fail on Tyres
- 4.3% fail on Condition
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
5.3% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.8% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.36% fail on Operation
- 0.71% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Other components (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Steering play
  - 0.36% fail on Steering rack
3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.36% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.36% fail on Other leaks
1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.71% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.71% fail on Attachment
0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.36% fail on Registration plates