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FJ05 BUV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,222 mi
Last recorded74,222 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 74,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2017 74,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,546 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,791 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 35,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,222 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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FJ05 BUV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ05 BUV, 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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FJ05 BUV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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