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BG55 UJZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 156,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 155,099 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

wipers are poor

Pass 15 May 2015 138,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 138,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 110,516 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 82,220 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to lose shape

brake pad sensor wire broken and insecure n/s/f

n/s wiper not seating correctly

wipers worn but clearing effectivly

Fail 10 May 2013 82,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres starting to loose shape

brake pad sensor wire broken and insecure n/s/f

n/s wiper not seating correctly

wipers worn but clearing effectivly

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,328 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,326 miles

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

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

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 UJZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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