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AU05 UMC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UMC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

complete exhaust system in poor condition & centre mount missing

engine managment light on

engine under sheild becoming detached

offside front top suspenrion arm inner bushes becoming worn/slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2015 140,157 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid below max

complete exhaust system in poor condition & centre mount missing

engine managment light on

engine under sheild becoming detached

offside front top suspenrion arm inner bushes becoming worn/slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,166 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 136,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,581 miles

Bonnet catch stiff in opperation

Clutch pedal rubber missing

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust back box very rusty

Exhaust centre support bracket missing

Front brake discs rusted and degrading

Front brake pads badly worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear windscrfeen wiper blade worn away

Slight play in both front top suspension arm mounting bushes

Tailgate support struts weak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 124,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch stiff in opperation

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust back box very rusty

Exhaust centre support bracket missing

Front brake discs rusted and degrading

Front brake pads badly worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear windscrfeen wiper blade worn away

Slight play in both front top suspension arm mounting bushes

Tailgate support struts weak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 112,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

offside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2011 105,115 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

offside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting is broken but exhaust system is still secure

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

offside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting is broken but exhaust system is still secure

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

offside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,813 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,431 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,718 miles

Cat bracket broken.

N/S/R Tyre getting low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 54,718 miles

Cat bracket broken.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Tyre getting low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AU05 UMC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 UMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 UMC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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