Alfa Romeo 147 (2006)
2006 Alfa Romeo 147
CarHunch analysed 1,614 real MOT records for the 2006 Alfa Romeo 147.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 71.5% against the typical 80%—and this becomes a genuine safety concern when you learn that 40.6% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Both petrol and diesel variants struggle equally, passing at 72.4% and 70.2% respectively, so fuel type won't rescue you here.
At nearly 70,000 miles on average, these 147s have racked up reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're still accruing an average of 4.34 failures and 21.7 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear compounds quickly into structural problems. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags suspension, exhaust, and brake components—the typical failure pattern for Alfas of this era.
The 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 has a below-average first-time pass rate (71.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 1,614 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 1,614 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147
Based on MOT data from 1,614 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (58%) | 930 | 72.5% | 4.12 |
| Diesel (42%) | 684 | 70.2% | 4.64 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 31,360 Alfa Romeo 147 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vehicles fall between 45,888 and 71,557 miles.
2006 Alfa Romeo 147 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 11% of 2006 Alfa Romeo 147s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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