MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
front fuel pipes corroded
slight oil leak
trailing arm bushes slightly worn
windscreen damaged
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
windscreen damaged
Both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/60R15 KH31) - advise replacement and tracking check
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
Rear brake pads worn low
Small chip in windscreen
rear n/s alloy wheel damaged on inside edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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