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FG05 VCV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,938 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,474 miles

Airbag light on dash

Both front indicator bulbs showing slight white light

Both h/brake cable gaiters split

Corrosion to exhaust back box

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,554 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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FG05 VCV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG05 VCV, 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 FG05 VCV registered?

FG05 VCV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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