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FG05 VCX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,529 miles

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

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

coolant leak.

rear silencer corroded.

x2 front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 86,478 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak.

rear silencer corroded.

x2 front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,726 miles

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

exhaut corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,625 miles

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

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

n/s//r tyre starting to go out of shape

play in both front drop links

Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,325 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2013 67,325 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped up

front brake pads low

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,071 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 62,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,657 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 VCX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG05 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

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

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