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EK05 NLF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,498 mi
Last recorded68,498 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 64,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,722 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 34,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 28,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,084 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,203 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,349 miles

Both Hand Brake Cables Rubber Hangers Weathering

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight Play In O/S Of Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 17,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Hand Brake Cables Rubber Hangers Weathering

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight Play In O/S Of Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,127 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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EK05 NLF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK05 NLF, 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 EK05 NLF registered?

EK05 NLF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 NLF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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