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FH05 LYF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,141 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,037 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,042 miles

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

front brake pads worn very low

surface corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,057 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads worn low

nearside wiper detiorating

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,728 miles

front two tyres worn inner edges

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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FH05 LYF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FH05 LYF, 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 FH05 LYF registered?

FH05 LYF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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