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DN05 XUB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,253 mi
Last recorded124,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,253 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides casing split allowing water in (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2019 124,253 miles

Emissions not tested too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear tow point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides casing split allowing water in (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 12,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper wishbone front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 160,782 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 160,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,706 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cable bracket broken

nearside front wheel rim damage

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside front wheel rim damage

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,653 miles

front fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

trailing arm bushes slightly worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,595 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 78,595 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,912 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,732 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/60R15 KH31) - advise replacement and tracking check

Fail 30 Jun 2011 63,732 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/60R15 KH31) - advise replacement and tracking check

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,407 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,845 miles

rear n/s alloy wheel damaged on inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

rear n/s alloy wheel damaged on inside edge

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 XUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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