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DG55 EYY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,323 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 95,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm but worn more inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 75,763 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2014 55,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 44,743 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 37,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 34,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,332 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 22,332 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,789 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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DG55 EYY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG55 EYY, 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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DG55 EYY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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