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Alfa Romeo 147

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LM57 PPFMOT history

LM57 PPF is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
87,944 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM57 PPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM57 PPF was last recorded at 87,944 miles on 30 Dec 2024, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,189 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
755 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,944 miles
  • 2023 – 70,256 miles
  • 2022 – 62,052 miles
  • 2021 – 51,763 miles
  • 2020 – 46,953 miles
  • 2019 – 41,460 miles
  • 2018 – 40,785 miles
  • 2017 – 40,170 miles
  • 2016 – 38,450 miles
  • 2015 – 35,214 miles
  • 2014 – 33,074 miles
  • 2013 – 30,524 miles
  • 2012 – 26,703 miles
  • 2011 – 18,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,944 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,944 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    488546951640
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail87,189 miles (+16,933)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,189 miles
    Test number
    628634078716
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    125802580546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail70,253 miles (+8,201)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,253 miles
    Test number
    418463980999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,052 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    516081695463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail62,041 miles (+10,278)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,041 miles
    Test number
    745025802520
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass51,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,763 miles
    Test number
    288708531536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail51,763 miles (+4,810)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,763 miles
    Test number
    732297367668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,953 miles (+5,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    501690699531
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also inner tie rod arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass41,460 miles (+675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    720687684374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,785 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    704774176241
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass40,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    494769487451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,170 miles (+1,720)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    648570478847
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass38,450 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,450 miles
    Test number
    312416408786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    475833605193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail35,214 miles (+2,140)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    708243205102
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,074 miles (+2,550)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,074 miles
    Test number
    279564904464
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly disfigured

  18. Pass30,524 miles (+3,821)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    898469903196
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly disfigured
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly disfigured

  19. Pass26,703 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,703 miles
    Test number
    258981012453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,420 miles
    Test number
    398164511020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM57 PPF

Does LM57 PPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM57 PPF expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM57 PPF?
The MOT on LM57 PPF expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM57 PPF done?
LM57 PPF was recorded at 87,944 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2024, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has LM57 PPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM57 PPF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM57 PPF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM57 PPF find?
LM57 PPF passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 1 more.

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