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Alfa Romeo 147 MOT pass rate and common problems

62.4% of Alfa Romeo 147s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,834 first tests): 55.6% at the first attempt and 6.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 104.7 (95% CI 99.4–110.1; 100 = normal).

Alfa Romeo 147 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate62.4%incl. 6.8% fixed at the test centre20241834
Passed at the first attempt55.6%all first tests20241834
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 99.4–110.1)104.7index100 = normal for its age · rank 504 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241834
Biggest excess: Suspension37.2per 10029.7 same-age2019–202422070
Dangerous defects19.2per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202422070
Advisory items200.4per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202422070
strip · Alfa Romeo 147 · MOT Risk Index · 104.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Alfa Romeo 147. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 504 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 454 and 560 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Alfa Romeo 147 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank504of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241834
Best rank within its 95% interval454rankother models held where they are20241834
Worst rank within its 95% interval560rankother models held where they are20241834

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 109.5 to 104.7 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Alfa Romeo 147 MOT, and how often?

Alfa Romeo 147 MOTs fail most often on suspension: 37.2 per 100 tests, against 29.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 22,070).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Suspension · 37.2 vs 29.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension37.2per 10029.72019–20248218
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.4per 10035.22019–20246934
Brakes26.3per 10021.42019–20245807
Body, chassis, structure16.7per 10012.32019–20243679
Visibility15.8per 10011.62019–20243493
Tyres13.3per 10010.62019–20242934

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Alfa Romeo 147's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Alfa Romeo 147 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 27.8% of the time.

funnel · Alfa Romeo 147 · Suspension · 27.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 27.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension27.8% next failmedian model2019–20244720
Brakes18.6% next failmedian model2019–20243697
Body, chassis, structure17.9% next failmedian model2019–20241891
Tyres13.5% next failmedian model2019–20243932
Noise, emissions and leaks7.6% next failmedian model2019–20241571
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241110

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Alfa Romeo 147 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Alfa Romeo 147 MOTs flag suspension most: 61 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 22,070).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Suspension · 61 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension61per 10026.22019–202413461
Brakes44.2per 10034.72019–20249760
Tyres43.7per 10039.72019–20249650
Body, chassis, structure16.5per 1004.62019–20243647
Noise, emissions and leaks11.8per 1005.22019–20242604
Non-component advisories8.4per 1007.82019–20241851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Alfa Romeo 147?

For Alfa Romeo 147s aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 25.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,021).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass · 14.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.9% next fail2019–2024616
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.6% next fail2019–2024616
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–2024616
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–2024616
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–2024616
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–2024616
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–2024616
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–2024616
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–2024616
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory22.8% next fail2019–2024600
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.2% next fail2019–2024600
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.2% next fail2019–2024600
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–2024600
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–2024600
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10% next fail2019–2024600
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–2024600
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–2024600
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–2024600
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024600
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail27.8% next fail2019–2024993
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–2024993
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.5% next fail2019–2024993
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–2024993
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–2024993
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–2024993
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–2024993
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–2024993
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–2024993
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024993
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.6% next fail2019–20241535
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–20241535
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.2% next fail2019–20241535
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–20241535
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–20241535
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–20241535
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241535
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20241535
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241535
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241535
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241535
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory23.6% next fail2019–20241825
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.5% next fail2019–20241825
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.8% next fail2019–20241825
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–20241825
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20241825
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–20241825
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20241825
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20241825
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20241825
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241825
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241825
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail25.0% next fail2019–20242833
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.9% next fail2019–20242833
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.6% next fail2019–20242833
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.9% next fail2019–20242833
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–20242833
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12% next fail2019–20242833
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20242833
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20242833
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20242833
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242833
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242833
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.1% next fail2019–20241777
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.9% next fail2019–20241777
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.2% next fail2019–20241777
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–20241777
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20241777
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20241777
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20241777
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20241777
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241777
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241777
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.8% next fail2019–20241917
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.1% next fail2019–20241917
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20241917
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.0% next fail2019–20241917
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20241917
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20241917
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20241917
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20241917
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20241917
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20241917
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241917
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail25.9% next fail2019–20243021
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.4% next fail2019–20243021
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.2% next fail2019–20243021
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–20243021
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15% next fail2019–20243021
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20243021
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–20243021
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–20243021
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20243021
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243021
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243021
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 127 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024127
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 127 cars)7.9% next fail2019–2024127
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 127 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024127
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)23.0% next fail2019–2024135
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)12.6% next fail2019–2024135
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)11.8% next fail2019–2024135
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024135
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024135
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)8.9% next fail2019–2024135
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024135
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 135 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024135
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)26.7% next fail2019–2024191
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)24.1% next fail2019–2024191
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)17.3% next fail2019–2024191
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)15.2% next fail2019–2024191
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)14.7% next fail2019–2024191
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)12.6% next fail2019–2024191
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024191
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024191
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 191 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024191

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Alfa Romeo 147 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Alfa Romeo 147 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 19.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 122.9 major and 18.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Alfa Romeo 147 · Dangerous defects · 19.2 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 19.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects19.2per 10011.22019–202422070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Alfa Romeo 147 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Alfa Romeo 147 go from 42.3% at age 15 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 35.4–49.6%) to 45.1% at age 19 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 38.0–52.3%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 38.0–52.3%) (2024, n = 1,834).

line · Alfa Romeo 147 · Age 15 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 35.4–49.6%) · 42.3 vs 41.6 · 2024
Age 15 (rough esti: 42.3. Age 19 (rough esti: 45.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 35.4–49.6%)42.3% failed first time41.62024182
Age 16 (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 40.2–50.1%)45.1% failed first time43.12024379
Age 17 (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 47.5–58.8%)53.2% failed first time43.12024295
Age 18 (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 44.4–57.4%)50.9% failed first time43.92024222
Age 19 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 38.0–52.3%)45.1% failed first time43.52024182

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Alfa Romeo 147 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 10 of 11 ages shown, Alfa Romeo 147s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 46.7% against 30.0% (2024, n = 319).

line · Alfa Romeo 147 · Age 10 · 46.7 vs 30.0 · 2024
Age 10: 46.7. Age 20: 39.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1046.7% fail30.02024319
Age 1146.3% fail33.520241238
Age 1246.1% fail36.520242017
Age 1348.1% fail38.920242511
Age 1447.2% fail40.820242926
Age 1548.1% fail42.320242978
Age 1649.0% fail43.120242950
Age 1749.4% fail43.520242484
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1846.8% fail43.620241879
Age 1945.0% fail43.220241224
Age 2039.6% fail42.42024766

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Alfa Romeo 147 years should I avoid?

Alfa Romeo 147 build years range from index 89.9 to 100.4 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,834).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 1,070 tests, 95% interval 91.5–108.0) · 99.8 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 1,070 tests, 95% interval 91.5–108.0)99.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241070
Build year 2003 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,917 tests, 95% interval 86.3–98.2)92.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241917
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 1,931 tests, 95% interval 89.5–101.7)95.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241931
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 2,443 tests, 95% interval 90.6–101.6)96.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242443
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 2,729 tests, 95% interval 95.0–105.7)100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242729
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 3,488 tests, 95% interval 93.8–103.2)98.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243488
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,924 tests, 95% interval 89.8–98.5)94.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243924
Build year 2009 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,234 tests, 95% interval 82.2–97.6)89.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241234

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Alfa Romeo 147 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Alfa Romeo 147 MOT: about £162 (up to about £308 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,834).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Expected repair bill · 162.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill162.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1834
Estimated range lower162.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1834
Estimated range upper308.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1834
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)67.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1834
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)44.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1834
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)39.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1834
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)12.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue1834

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Alfa Romeo 147 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Alfa Romeo 147 and 6 as often or more. The Alfa Romeo 147 has an MOT Risk Index of 104.7, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,834).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Alfa Romeo 147 (this model) · 104.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Alfa Romeo 147 (this model)104.7index100 = normal20241834
Alfa Romeo 159106.8index104.720243404
Alfa Romeo GT99.2index104.720242798
Mercedes-Benz V98.9index104.720242250
Renault Grand Espace112.7index104.720241596
Nissan Primera109.5index104.720243222
Renault Koleos107.9index104.720244163
Peugeot 406113.1index104.720243046
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
SEAT Tarraco105index104.720247569

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Alfa Romeo 147 normally do?

Alfa Romeo 147: Age 15 median (rough estimate) is 97152 miles (2024).

line · Alfa Romeo 147 · Age 15 median (rough estimate) · 97152 vs baseline · 2024
Age 15 median (rou: 97152. Age 19 P75 (rough : 118309. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 median (rough estimate)97152miles2024182
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)71570miles2024182
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)117159miles2024182
Age 16 median (rough estimate)99284miles2024379
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)79410miles2024379
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)122554miles2024379
Age 17 median (rough estimate)96785miles2024295
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)76140miles2024295
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)119428miles2024295
Age 18 median (rough estimate)93714miles2024222
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)71351miles2024222
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)119183miles2024222
Age 19 median (rough estimate)90552miles2024182
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)66070miles2024182
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)118309miles2024182

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Alfa Romeo 147 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 25.3% of Alfa Romeo 147s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 53.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 290). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 17.2–35.6%) · 25.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 17.2–35.6%)25.3% failed first time202483
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 31.9–42%)36.8% failed first time2024345
Age 15+, 70-100k miles44.8% failed first time2024605
Age 15+, 100-140k miles48% failed first time2024575
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 46.8–60.3%)53.6% failed first time2024207

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Alfa Romeo 147 last?

41.2% of Alfa Romeo 147s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 6.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 9,091).

line · Alfa Romeo 147 · 100,000 miles · 41.2 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 41.2. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles41.2% of tested cars20249091
150,000 miles6.7% of tested cars20241471
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 0.5–0.7%)0.6% of tested cars2024131

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Alfa Romeo 147 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Alfa Romeo 147 index is 110.5, against 110.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,834).

slope · Alfa Romeo 147 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 110.5 vs 110.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 110.1 vs 110.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index110.5index110.12019–20241834

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Alfa Romeo 147 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Alfa Romeo 147s tested were petrol: 42.7% failed first time (2024, n = 1,208).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Petrol · 42.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol42.7% fail first timeother fuels20241208

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Alfa Romeo 147 engine is best?

For its age, the best Alfa Romeo 147 engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 99.9, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 107.1, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 1,834).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,388 tests, 95% interval 53.0–63.0) · 57.9 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,388 tests, 95% interval 53.0–63.0)57.9index vs model norm100 = model average20241388
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre99.9index vs model norm100 = model average20249196
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,358 tests, 95% interval 96.4–103.6)100index vs model norm100 = model average20243358
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre107.1index vs model norm100 = model average20248077

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Alfa Romeo 147 fail its MOT most?

Alfa Romeo 147 fails first-time MOTs most in Plymouth (PL): 64.0% against 47.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 228).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 57.6–70.0%) · 64.0 vs 44.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 57.6–70.0%)64.0% fail first time44.42024228
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 54.4–70.0%)62.5% fail first time44.42024144
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 53.1–68.9%)61.3% fail first time44.42024142
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 24.5–34.6%)29.3% fail first time44.42024314
London N (N) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 25.0–36.8%)30.6% fail first time44.42024232
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 27.4–37.3%)32.1% fail first time44.42024339
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 53.6–64.3%)59.1% fail first time44.42024320
York (YO) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 50.5–66.3%)58.6% fail first time44.42024145
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 49.3–67.3%)58.6% fail first time44.42024111
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 51.3–64.9%)58.3% fail first time44.42024199
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 51.7–64.5%)58.2% fail first time44.42024225
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 49.1–65.8%)57.7% fail first time44.42024130
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 53.0–61.8%)57.5% fail first time44.42024489
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 51.3–62.0%)56.8% fail first time44.42024326
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 49.6–63.3%)56.6% fail first time44.42024198
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 49.5–62.6%)56.2% fail first time44.42024219
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 50.2–61.8%)56.1% fail first time44.42024278
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 45.7–64.8%)55.5% fail first time44.42024101
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 48.3–61.9%)55.2% fail first time44.42024201
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 48.2–61.5%)54.9% fail first time44.42024213
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 48.4–60.5%)54.5% fail first time44.42024255
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 47.5–60.8%)54.2% fail first time44.42024214
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 48.3–59.6%)54% fail first time44.42024300
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 48.9–58.6%)53.8% fail first time44.42024396
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 44.3–63.0%)53.8% fail first time44.42024106
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 47.2–59.8%)53.6% fail first time44.42024237
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 44.6–61.2%)53.0% fail first time44.42024134
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 43.5–61.8%)52.7% fail first time44.42024110
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 44.7–60.6%)52.7% fail first time44.42024148
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 47.3–57.7%)52.5% fail first time44.42024354
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 45.3–58.0%)51.7% fail first time44.42024236
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 43.2–59.6%)51.5% fail first time44.42024138
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 45.1–57.1%)51.1% fail first time44.42024264
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 42.7–59.5%)51.1% fail first time44.42024133
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 43.8–57.2%)50.5% fail first time44.42024210
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 41.5–59.3%)50.4% fail first time44.42024117
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 43.4–57.1%)50.3% fail first time44.42024203
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 45.2–55.1%)50.1% fail first time44.42024389
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 42.0–58.0%)50% fail first time44.42024148
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 416 tests, 95% interval 45.0–54.5%)49.8% fail first time44.42024416
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 44.6–54.8%)49.7% fail first time44.42024366
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 44.4–55.0%)49.7% fail first time44.42024336
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 41.8–57.6%)49.7% fail first time44.42024151
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 43.8–54.4%)49.1% fail first time44.42024336
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 41.0–57.0%)49.0% fail first time44.42024147
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 41.4–56.3%)48.8% fail first time44.42024170
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 40.0–57.6%)48.8% fail first time44.42024121
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 43.6–53.9%)48.8% fail first time44.42024361
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 41.6–55.4%)48.5% fail first time44.42024198
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 43.6–53.2%)48.4% fail first time44.42024413
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 40.9–55.3%)48.1% fail first time44.42024181
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 40.2–52.6%)46.3% fail first time44.42024246
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 39.6–53.2%)46.3% fail first time44.42024203
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 41.6–50.8%)46.2% fail first time44.42024446
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 40.3–51.4%)45.8% fail first time44.42024306
London W (W) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 36.5–55.2%)45.7% fail first time44.42024105
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 36.7–52.3%)44.4% fail first time44.42024151
London E (E) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 36.6–52.1%)44.2% fail first time44.42024154
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 37.0–51.2%)44.0% fail first time44.42024184
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 38.9–49.2%)44% fail first time44.42024350
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 35.2–52.0%)43.4% fail first time44.42024129
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 37.1–49.1%)43.0% fail first time44.42024256
Birmingham (B)42.4% fail first time44.42024648
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 35.4–48.3%)41.7% fail first time44.42024223
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 32.4–51.3%)41.6% fail first time44.42024101
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 36.1–47.0%)41.4% fail first time44.42024309
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 35.4–47.6%)41.4% fail first time44.42024249
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 32.7–49.9%)41.0% fail first time44.42024122
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 32.9–49.4%)40.9% fail first time44.42024132
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 32.7–48.9%)40.6% fail first time44.42024138
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 34.4–46.2%)40.1% fail first time44.42024259
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 34.0–46.5%)40.1% fail first time44.42024232
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 33.8–46.2%)39.8% fail first time44.42024236
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 35.1–44.2%)39.6% fail first time44.42024437
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 30.5–48.2%)38.9% fail first time44.42024113
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 33.2–43.9%)38.4% fail first time44.42024315
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 32.3–44.0%)38.0% fail first time44.42024258
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 32.4–43.1%)37.6% fail first time44.42024314
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 29.8–45.3%)37.2% fail first time44.42024145
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 28.6–45.6%)36.7% fail first time44.42024120
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 30.1–43.6%)36.6% fail first time44.42024194
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 29.6–43.9%)36.5% fail first time44.42024170
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 32.0–41.0%)36.4% fail first time44.42024437
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 31.1–39.7%)35.3% fail first time44.42024473
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 27.0–42.4%)34.3% fail first time44.42024143
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 27.2–42.0%)34.2% fail first time44.42024155
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 27.5–40.9%)33.9% fail first time44.42024186

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Alfa Romeo 147 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Alfa Romeo 147 MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.6 times the national rate: 2.75% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,821).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Alfa Romeo 147 · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.6 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.6ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1821

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Alfa Romeo 147 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 30.2% of Alfa Romeo 147s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Alfa Romeo 147 · Likely compliant · 30.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant30.2% estimate20241834

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Alfa Romeo 147?

Of failed Alfa Romeo 147 MOTs, 25.3% were retested the same day and a further 67.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 7,035).

bar · Alfa Romeo 147 · Same-day retest · 25.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest25.3%failed initial tests2019–20247035
Retest within 10 days67.1%failed initial tests2019–20247035
Clean MOT streak18.2%observed chains2019–20243801
Repeat advisory40.9%observed chains2019–20243801
Decreasing odometer1.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244955

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Alfa Romeo 147?

Alfa Romeo 147s aged 14 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 36.2% of tests, against 52.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 591).

bullet · Alfa Romeo 147 · Low-use first-time failure · 36.2 vs 52.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 36.2 vs 52.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure36.2%52.92019–2024591
Low-use gap-16.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024591

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Alfa Romeo 147 fails, does it fail again?

41.3% of Alfa Romeo 147s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 38.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,969). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 35.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Alfa Romeo 147 · Repeat after fail · 41.3 vs 38.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 41.3 vs 38.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail41.3%38.52019–20241969

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Alfa Romeo 147 faults come together?

On Alfa Romeo 147s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and road Wheels failures turn up together 3.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 29).

Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate202429
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.1)3.6liftexpected joint rate202431
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate202428
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.4)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024492
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024104
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024239
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate202425
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202477
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202481
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024245
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.6)2.7liftexpected joint rate202448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.7liftexpected joint rate2024706
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.6liftexpected joint rate2024503
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202448
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024328
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate2024632
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.6)2.5liftexpected joint rate202432
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.3)2.5liftexpected joint rate202451
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024182
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate2024726
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20241307
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.1)2.4liftexpected joint rate202452
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202471
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024269
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.4liftexpected joint rate20241495
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024385
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024703
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate2024646
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.3liftexpected joint rate2024945
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024408
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024472
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024124
Brakes + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20241610
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.2liftexpected joint rate20241183
Suspension + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024976
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024381
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024862
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024260
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024898
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024270
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241947
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.0)2.1liftexpected joint rate202428
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241245
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024544
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.6)2.1liftexpected joint rate202465
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.8)2.0liftexpected joint rate202437
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.5)2.0liftexpected joint rate202475
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024698
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024503
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024150
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20241123
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Alfa Romeo 147 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns matched to the Alfa Romeo 147; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched9campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1834

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Alfa Romeo 147 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Alfa Romeo 147s tested at age 15, about 42 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 45 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 35.4–49.6%)42.3% fail first time2024182
Age 16 (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 40.2–50.1%)45.1% fail first time2024379
Age 17 (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 47.5–58.8%)53.2% fail first time2024295
Age 18 (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 44.4–57.4%)50.9% fail first time2024222
Age 19 (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 38.0–52.3%)45.0% fail first time2024182

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Alfa Romeo 147 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 73.1% of Alfa Romeo 147s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,091 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Alfa Romeo 147 also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Alfa Romeo 147 · Netherlands · 73.1 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 73.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands73.1% failed50.82024 by country2091

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of an Alfa Romeo 147 MOT matter?

Alfa Romeo 147s fail first time most in February (49.9%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in May (44.4%) (2024, n = 1,834).

line · Alfa Romeo 147 · January · 48.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 48.7. December: 44.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Alfa Romeo 147: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January48.7% fail first time31.120242188
February49.9% fail first time30.020241944
March47.3% fail first time28.320242213
April46.6% fail first time29.820241352
May44.4% fail first time28.820241453
June45.5% fail first time28.120241508
July47.6% fail first time29.320241713
August45.5% fail first time29.220241848
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September45.7% fail first time28.220241946
October49.2% fail first time30.320242395
November48% fail first time30.620242052
December44.9% fail first time29.320241458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Alfa Romeo 147? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,834 initial Alfa Romeo 147 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,834 initial Alfa Romeo 147 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,834 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Alfa Romeo 147 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/alfa-romeo-147/

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Alfa Romeo 147 MOT: quick answers

What is the Alfa Romeo 147 first-time MOT pass rate?

55.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,834 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,834 primary tests: 44.38% failed first time and 62.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 104.7 is shown separately.