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CV05 ZGA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZGA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,422 miles

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

both rear wheel arch panels insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arch panels insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,826 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,826 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre,advise replace

Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre,advise replace

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 54,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,409 miles

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,610 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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CV05 ZGA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV05 ZGA, 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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CV05 ZGA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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