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CE05 HYY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,589 mi
Last recorded150,589 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,589 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 150,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 141,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

general heavy surface corrosion underside

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside number plate light is dim

Fail 7 Aug 2017 141,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

general heavy surface corrosion underside

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside number plate light is dim

Pass 1 Sep 2016 137,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fliexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2016 137,805 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi - CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2015 136,378 miles

exhaust rusty and bracket broken

o/s handbrake cable not fully secured

Fail 4 Aug 2015 136,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty and bracket broken

o/s handbrake cable not fully secured

Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,783 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,568 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2012 102,930 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

brake and clutch anti slip provision worn

front non supportive exhaust bracket snapped

windscreen washers poor

Fail 8 Mar 2012 102,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake and clutch anti slip provision worn

front and rear brake discs worn

front non supportive exhaust bracket snapped

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,869 miles

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

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

front non supportive exhaust bracket snapped

windscreen washers poor

Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

front non supportive exhaust bracket snapped

windscreen washers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,702 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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CE05 HYY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CE05 HYY, 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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CE05 HYY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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