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FL05 LDC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,893 mi
Last recorded93,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,893 miles

Aftermarket air/induction filter insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox at join to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Timing belt exposed as damage to cover

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Perished and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Aftermarket air/induction filter insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox at join to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Timing belt exposed as damage to cover

Fail 18 May 2019 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front lower balljoint dust cover slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight oil staining front of engine

Pass 1 May 2018 88,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 84,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,780 miles

front brake discs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,715 miles

floor pans starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,226 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 66,747 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,828 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,306 miles

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

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

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

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 LDC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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