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AD56 XEK

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 XEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,511 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated and hitting on the exhaust system

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,089 miles

Emissions not tested No coolant in expansion tank, oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated and hitting on the exhaust system

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,740 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,622 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,921 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AD56 XEK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 66,331 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 XEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD56 XEK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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