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EA54 FBL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,032 mi
Last recorded114,032 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,032 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 114,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low offside / nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

warning error glow plug lights comes on

Fail 21 Apr 2018 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

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

warning error glow plug lights comes on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,321 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,321 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,692 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Clutch pedal rubber torn and loose

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, advise replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,690 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Clutch pedal rubber torn and loose

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, advise replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,341 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,259 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust system hangers very rusty.

Front subframe getting very rusty.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc very corroded on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

O/S/R brake disc very rusty on outer edge and poor contact with brake pad, advise replacement soon.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle getting very rusty.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 88,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust system hangers very rusty.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front subframe getting very rusty.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc very corroded on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

O/S/R brake disc very rusty on outer edge and poor contact with brake pad, advise replacement soon.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle getting very rusty.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mountings corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mountings corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 76,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,102 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,(stepped).

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,390 miles

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

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

Uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,(stepped).

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,241 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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EA54 FBL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA54 FBL, 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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EA54 FBL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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