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DN05 XUA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,074 mi
Last recorded123,074 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 123,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top strut mounting chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn slight side to side play (3.1.5)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,069 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top strut mounting chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn slight side to side play (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 115,117 miles

hydrolick pipe on cearbox corroded

park brake 18 per cent

Pass 11 May 2015 105,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 105,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,390 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,390 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,418 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,676 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,673 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,406 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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DN05 XUA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN05 XUA, 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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DN05 XUA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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