Alfa Romeo 147 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,044 −23.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,156 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 60.2% Cars of the same ages 59.2%
• Rank by number licensed No. 682 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2008 26,344 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,948 miles a year

How many Alfa Romeo 147s are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,044 Alfa Romeo 147s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,156 declared off the road (SORN). That is 96.0% fewer than the peak of 26,344 in 2008.

Alfa Romeo 147 versions

2 versions of the Alfa Romeo 147 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Alfa Romeo 147 MOT reliability

In 2025, 60.2% of Alfa Romeo 147 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Alfa Romeo 147s tested pass 59.2% of the time, so the Alfa Romeo 147 does better than average for its age, by 1.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.6%.

Alfa Romeo 147 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT, appearing on 38.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.2% of Alfa Romeo 147 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Alfa Romeo 147 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn”, on 14.0% of 585 failed tests. 65.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Alfa Romeo 147 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,138 Alfa Romeo 147s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 46.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 40.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 3,101cc to 3,200cc has grown from 1.5% in 2014 to 13.0%. Diesels made up 29.5% of those licensed in 2014 and 32.7% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Alfa Romeo 147 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Alfa Romeo 147 from 2001 to 2010. On the NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 23.3 to 48.7 mpg, with CO2 of 153 to 287 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “147”, “147 Range”, “Alfa 147”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Alfa Romeo 147 safety recalls

DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Alfa Romeo 147 since 1992, the first in 2003. The most recent was launched on 26 March 2010.

All 8 Alfa Romeo 147 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Alfa Romeo 147. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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