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Alfa Romeo 147

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S5 WHJMOT history

S5 WHJ is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
165,719 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 WHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 WHJ was last recorded at 165,719 miles on 7 May 2026, 19,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,595 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
19,124 miles
Average per year
10,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,719 miles
  • 2025 – 146,595 miles
  • 2024 – 138,925 miles
  • 2023 – 127,359 miles
  • 2022 – 107,701 miles
  • 2021 – 87,087 miles
  • 2020 – 84,657 miles
  • 2019 – 81,523 miles
  • 2017 – 66,535 miles
  • 2016 – 58,775 miles
  • 2015 – 48,051 miles
  • 2014 – 34,683 miles
  • 2013 – 21,146 miles
  • 2012 – 12,715 miles
  • 2011 – 9,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective slight misting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,719 miles
    Test number
    363594262941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,719 miles (+19,124)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,719 miles
    Test number
    483283552125
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,595 miles
    Test number
    121705269650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,552 miles (+7,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,552 miles
    Test number
    593092900098
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,925 miles (+11,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    230853269523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,359 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,359 miles
    Test number
    204731762518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,285 miles (+19,584)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,285 miles
    Test number
    395390403954
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,701 miles (+121)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    188426209909
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective slight misting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  9. Fail107,580 miles (+20,493)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    255942805763
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective slight misting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  10. Pass87,087 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    266782043141
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes have light corrosion

  11. Pass84,657 miles (+3,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    140914607976
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass81,523 miles (+14,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,523 miles
    Test number
    529131988585
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,535 miles (+7,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    875111905733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    769890997288
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Fail58,775 miles (+10,724)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    220991503553
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass48,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    289205344874
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under body covers fitted

  17. Fail48,051 miles (+13,368)5 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    943151690729
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under body covers fitted

  18. Pass34,683 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    226464834131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail34,683 miles (+13,537)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    407244934108
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass21,146 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,146 miles
    Test number
    299973033465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,715 miles (+3,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,715 miles
    Test number
    298751722438
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass9,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,491 miles
    Test number
    298460321485
    • 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)

Questions about S5 WHJ

Does S5 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 WHJ is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 WHJ?
The MOT on S5 WHJ is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 WHJ done?
S5 WHJ was recorded at 165,719 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,401 miles a year.
Has S5 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 WHJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 WHJ 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 S5 WHJ find?
S5 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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