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AY05 YYN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 85,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 74,309 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 74,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 60,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 60,392 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 60,040 miles

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 60,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 59,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2020 58,621 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2018 56,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 54,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,483 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2016 52,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2015 49,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,857 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 31,749 miles

2 centre exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 17 May 2010 26,317 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 17 May 2010 26,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2009 20,814 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 20,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2008 15,841 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 YYN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY05 YYN, 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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What year was AY05 YYN registered?

AY05 YYN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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