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EN55 MGZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 MGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,456 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,527 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre deteriorating,perishing and cracking up

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,214 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,860 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,905 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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EN55 MGZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EN55 MGZ, 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 EN55 MGZ registered?

EN55 MGZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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