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FL05 GDV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,085 mi
Last recorded93,085 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,831 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,526 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,378 miles

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

front tyres worn on the inside edge

rear tyres worn

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on the inside edge

rear tyres worn

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,465 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,465 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement CALIPER (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,419 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,452 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,244 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,244 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,218 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,420 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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FL05 GDV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL05 GDV, 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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FL05 GDV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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