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AY56 XTZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,379 mi
Last recorded73,379 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,379 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front calliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front calliper retaining clip secured incorrectly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,612 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs worn (corroded)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front indicators faded

front sub-frame corroded

front suspension corroded

headlights frosted

n/s/r suspension tie bar front bush split

oil leak (gearbox)

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight interaction on rear side lights with indicators

surface corrosion on outer sills (mainly at rear)

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,724 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exterior body damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exterior body damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,167 miles

Front both tyres starting to show age cracks

Nearside Rear body damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2019 51,167 miles

Front both tyres starting to show age cracks

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 47,594 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,078 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,219 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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AY56 XTZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY56 XTZ, 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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What year was AY56 XTZ registered?

AY56 XTZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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