ALFA ROMEO 147 MOT Pass Rate
62.9% of 2,682 ALFA ROMEO 147 MOT tests pass.
The 147 passes 62.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ALFA ROMEO models (75.1%).
The ALFA ROMEO 147 passes 62.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 58.8% at 10–15 years compared with 63.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 58.8% | 136 | 96,412 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.1% | 2,546 | 96,697 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ALFA ROMEO 147
The most common reason the ALFA ROMEO 147 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 60.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 24.4% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Tyres | 20.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 5.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related ALFA ROMEO models
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA — 74.3% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO MITO — 69.2% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 90.2% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER — 75.3% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO STELVIO — 91.9% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO 159 — 63.7% pass rate