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EO05 SDZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,510 mi
Last recorded62,510 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,257 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 60,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2022 59,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2019 55,784 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,798 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,791 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,506 miles

Both rear anti roll bar linkages weak in operation

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2011 26,125 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,366 miles

Both Hand Brake Cables Hangers Weatherd

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,117 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,404 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 SDZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

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

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