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FE05 SVX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,308 mi
Last recorded46,308 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 46,308 miles

Coolant leak Coolant bottle split / cracked ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,316 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx.3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper deteriorated.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,924 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,598 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,990 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,359 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 31,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,303 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,303 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,382 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 26,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,820 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 16,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2008 12,633 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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FE05 SVX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE05 SVX, 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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FE05 SVX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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