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DV05 XUU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer casing heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Front steering tight, possible universal joint seized.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer casing heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Front steering tight, possible universal joint seized.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,492 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure No mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,433 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,659 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,498 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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DV05 XUU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV05 XUU, 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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DV05 XUU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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