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FG05 XYO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,291 mi
Last recorded97,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,291 miles

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

oil leak

rear box mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,243 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

rear box mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,124 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre worn low on inside edge

O/S parking brake cable corroded

O/S/F tyre bald on inside edge

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 92,066 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre worn low on inside edge

O/S parking brake cable corroded

O/S/F tyre bald on inside edge

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,088 miles

Boot floor/spare wheel area damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,087 miles

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

Boot floor/spare wheel area damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,492 miles

wear in front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,347 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 XYO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XYO, 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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FG05 XYO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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