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AY05 YXG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,954 mi
Last recorded116,954 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,954 miles

n/s handbrake low effort

Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,875 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,569 miles

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

n/s handbrake effort low

Fail 3 Apr 2014 112,554 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Apr 2013 108,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,549 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,194 miles

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

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

o/s st rack ,inner end slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,194 miles

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

o/s st rack ,inner end slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,371 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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AY05 YXG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY05 YXG, 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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AY05 YXG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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