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EX05 NPK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,342 mi
Last recorded112,342 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 NPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 112,333 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 108,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 99,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 75,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,001 miles

*** engine oil level at minimum ***

engine ; coolant leak at thermostat / hose above gearbox

engine ; noise from pulley / timing bealt area ?

front brake discs worn

n/s/f seat backrest requires attention ,suspect fixings insecure ?

o/s wiper split , recommend replace , avoid screen damage

o/s/f inner wing moulding insecure , suspect engine under guard missing

Fail 24 Mar 2012 41,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

*** O/S/R TYRE TREAD AT LEGAL LIMIT & CRACKING IN TREAD , RECOMMEND REPLACE A.S.A.P. ***

*** engine oil level at minimum ***

engine ; coolant leak at thermostat / hose above gearbox

engine ; noise from pulley / timing bealt area ?

front brake discs worn

n/s/f seat backrest requires attention ,suspect fixings insecure ?

o/s wiper split , recommend replace , avoid screen damage

o/s/f inner wing moulding insecure , suspect engine under guard missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,774 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 31,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 24,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,914 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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EX05 NPK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX05 NPK, 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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EX05 NPK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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