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DE05 HPU

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,830 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2025 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,910 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

general condition under vehicle corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 74,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,017 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 66,999 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,674 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,408 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,281 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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DE05 HPU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 HPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE05 HPU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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