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BG55 UJP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,391 mi
Last recorded116,391 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 116,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/plastic coated preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system and slight leak at front flexi pipe

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 116,390 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/plastic coated preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system and slight leak at front flexi pipe

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 11 Dec 2018 115,216 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,264 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 5 Dec 2017 113,264 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit and has damage to outer side wall

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,089 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit and has damage to outer side wall

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,248 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,988 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,988 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,766 miles

deteration to nearside front outer door handle

some deteration to exhaust system

Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,584 miles

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

deteration to exhaust system at rear

engine oil level low

wear to front tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,584 miles

deteration to exhaust system at rear

engine oil level low

wear to front tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,317 miles

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

air bag light on

damage to nearside front outer door handle

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,293 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 3 Dec 2010 49,293 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,527 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,981 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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BG55 UJP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG55 UJP, 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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BG55 UJP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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