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AV05 EKA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,926 mi
Last recorded49,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,926 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

minor accidental damage on body

Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor accidental damage NSR

Fail 17 Jul 2024 49,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor accidental damage NSR

Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 48,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 48,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,893 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,995 miles

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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AV05 EKA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV05 EKA, 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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AV05 EKA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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