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FH55 CYE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,955 mi
Last recorded161,955 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 CYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 161,955 miles

exhaust rear rubber broken front tyre treads low

front discs corroded front subframe corroded ns rear tyre tread low

rear strut top mounts corroded front bumper brackets corroded mil illuminated

Fail 13 Oct 2016 161,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear rubber broken front tyre treads low

front discs corroded front subframe corroded ns rear tyre tread low

rear strut top mounts corroded front bumper brackets corroded mil illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 158,103 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE REDUCED BRAKE AREA DUE TO CORROSION

FRONT BUM,PER BRAKETS CORRODED AND BROKEN EXHAUST REAR RUBBERS BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn down to wear indicator (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 158,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE REDUCED BRAKE AREA DUE TO CORROSION

FRONT BUM,PER BRAKETS CORRODED AND BROKEN EXHAUST REAR RUBBERS BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn down to wear indicator (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 154,307 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 154,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 149,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 132,588 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight vertical lift

o/s/r shocker absorber has slight movement at upper attachement

Fail 17 Dec 2012 132,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight vertical lift

o/s/f handbrake cable outer split

o/s/f wiper blade dry

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,951 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on tread edges

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

front ani roll bar has slight side to side play

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

o/s/r tyre on 2.5 mm

Fail 19 Jan 2011 100,890 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on tread edges

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

front ani roll bar has slight side to side play

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn and pad apeears to be wearing thin

n/s/r brakes not as efficient as o/s/r

o/s/r tyre on 2.5 mm

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,771 miles

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

front brake disc's are under cutting

offside rear shocker is starting to leak oil

rattle in area of engine

Fail 18 Dec 2008 61,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's are under cutting

offside rear shocker is starting to leak oil

rattle in area of engine

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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FH55 CYE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 FH55 CYE, 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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FH55 CYE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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