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EO05 CDZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,552 mi
Last recorded85,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 CDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 85,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 85,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 75,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 75,457 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 74,938 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 74,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 71,851 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 68,993 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 68,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 65,376 miles

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

exhaust coorroded

Fail 11 May 2017 65,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust coorroded

Pass 13 May 2016 61,621 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 57,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 May 2014 54,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,478 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 45,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,803 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,880 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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EO05 CDZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO05 CDZ, 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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EO05 CDZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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