Alfa romeo 147 - 2005
319.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 147, model year 2005.
Sample size: 194 cars, 421 tests and 1,343 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 194 cars
The 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has an overall defect rate of 319 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 15% lower than the average for cars of the same year, recorded at 376 defects per 100. Notably, the Alfa Romeo performs better than average in several categories, including brakes and steering, showing significantly fewer defects in these areas. However, it has a higher defect rate concerning equipment issues, indicating potential concerns in this category. Additionally, the defect rate tends to increase with mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 mile range, reflecting a common trend as vehicles age.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 194 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 20.3% better
126.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 40.6% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.2% better
20.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 41.8% better
64.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 7.0% better
292.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 8.9% worse
67.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 43.4% worse
18.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 22.7% better
36.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 137
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 129
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 8