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AX05 UCM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,352 mi
Last recorded46,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 UCM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 46,352 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 46,352 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,922 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 44,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head leaking?? (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,105 miles

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,342 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,847 miles

damage to nearside front wing/door

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,599 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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AX05 UCM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX05 UCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 UCM registered?

AX05 UCM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AX05 UCM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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