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EO05 CWA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 CWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 121,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Seats folded and obstructed

Fail 18 Feb 2026 121,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/ Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced And inner sill/ arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Seats folded and obstructed

Pass 28 Jan 2025 120,923 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seats folded and seat belts not tested

Fail 15 Feb 2024 119,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seats folded and seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,095 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))

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear seats folded and obstructed

Fail 6 Apr 2022 116,049 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear seats folded and obstructed

Pass 10 May 2021 113,794 miles

All exhaust support rubbers perished and cracked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded, unable to test all rear seat belts

Fail 7 May 2021 113,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All exhaust support rubbers perished and cracked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded, unable to test all rear seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2020 112,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 112,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,042 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,310 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 91,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,614 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,815 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 63,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,967 miles

offside front tyre cut in tread but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre cut in tread but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,648 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 EO05 CWA, 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 CWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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