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EO05 GYU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,494 mi
Last recorded145,494 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 GYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 145,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Hand brake cable hanging low

O/s/inner track rod inner joint worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 145,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Hand brake cable hanging low

O/s/inner track rod inner joint worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 130,555 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 130,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 113,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 113,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 98,135 miles

n\s\r tyre getting low rear exhust rusty

Fail 13 May 2013 98,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n\s\r tyre getting low rear exhust rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,491 miles

Front brake discs worn quite badly

N/s/rear light has slightly bad earth

O/s/steering track rod has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,491 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn quite badly

N/s/rear light has slightly bad earth

O/s/steering track rod has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,129 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,129 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,655 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres getting low on raised tread.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,702 miles

Rear tyres getting low on raised tread.

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 GYU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GYU, 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 EO05 GYU registered?

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

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