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EN05 FLX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,614 mi
Last recorded140,614 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 140,614 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Dec 2018 140,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,966 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 112,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Sep 2015 106,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,286 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 94,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,948 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,771 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,998 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY-O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,998 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY-O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,896 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.NAIL N/S/R TYRE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,896 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.NAIL N/S/R TYRE.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,701 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,701 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,108 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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EN05 FLX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue 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 EN05 FLX, 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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EN05 FLX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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