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BD56 LUL

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,072 mi
Last recorded56,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,072 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes near side & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,072 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes near side & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ### strong advise #### (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin #### strong advise #### (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 46,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ### strong advise #### (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin #### strong advise #### (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 39,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,200 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,554 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 36,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 32,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,185 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,334 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 24,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,915 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 16,895 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 12,984 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 12,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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BD56 LUL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD56 LUL, 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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BD56 LUL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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