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DX05 FZS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 FZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,981 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 89,517 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 89,512 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,511 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 89,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 71,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,429 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

rub marks on sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,235 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2008 31,336 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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DX05 FZS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX05 FZS, 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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What year was DX05 FZS registered?

DX05 FZS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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