GJ55AKY - ALFA ROMEO 147
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,216 mi
Expires: 09 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Failed - 10 April 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,216 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Major Defects:
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Failed - 20 March 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,216 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
Major Defects:
- Major Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Appears wet (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Alternator very noisy at time of test
- Advisory Fuel cap not locked at time of test
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Catalytic converter heatshield is very loose
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust noisy Rear silencer baffles breaking up (8.1.1 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken and fouling inside of wheel rim
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Drive belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective Rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rust (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rust (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Damage to nearside rear bumper and mounting
- Advisory Damage to nearside rear wing
- Advisory Damage to nearside rear door outer skin
Passed - 06 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,664 mi
Expires: 05 December 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front brake discs corroded
- Advisory Rear brake discs corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 21 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,664 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components spring support plate broken (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage oil leaking onto alternator (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Front brake discs corroded
- Advisory Rear brake discs corroded
Passed - 25 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,794 mi
Expires: 24 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 22 November 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,794 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 11 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,442 mi
Expires: 10 October 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 02 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,372 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,392 mi
Expires: 05 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 05 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,392 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 10 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,832 mi
Expires: 05 October 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 09 April 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,831 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak suspect water pump
Passed - 10 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,714 mi
Expires: 09 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear wiper blade worn
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips on screen (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside also have slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. and offside (components (9.2.5d)
- Advisory exhaust hanger brackets have corrosion
Failed - 20 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,548 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 30 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,606 mi
Expires: 29 January 2018
Passed - 07 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,980 mi
Expires: 06 January 2017
Passed - 29 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,308 mi
Expires: 15 December 2015
Passed - 30 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,731 mi
Expires: 15 December 2014
Passed - 16 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,360 mi
Expires: 15 December 2013
Failed - 16 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,360 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Passed - 07 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,960 mi
Expires: 15 December 2012
Passed - 27 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,649 mi
Expires: 15 December 2011
Passed - 12 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,843 mi
Expires: 15 December 2010
Passed - 10 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,390 mi
Expires: 15 December 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GJ55AKY?
The MOT expires on 09 April 2026.
What is the tax status of GJ55AKY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of GJ55AKY?
This is a 2005 ALFA ROMEO 147 in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GJ55AKY?
This vehicle produces 194 g/km of CO2 emissions.