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FH54 DVX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,031 mi
Last recorded107,031 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 96,115 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 96,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 77,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 77,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,815 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,616 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,774 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 21,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,561 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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FH54 DVX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH54 DVX, 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 FH54 DVX registered?

FH54 DVX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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