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FL05 MVK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust centre bracket loose

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

slight blow exhaust centre section

underbody rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,831 miles

floor rusting

front brake pads getting worn

front subframe rusting

n/s front suspension top arm bushes starting to show wear

o/s front suspension top arm bushes starting to show wear

rear tyres rubber starting to crack

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll bar droplink joint

Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

floor rusting

front brake pads getting worn

front subframe rusting

handbrake cables showing wear

n/s front suspension top arm bushes starting to show wear

o/s front suspension top arm bushes starting to show wear

rear tyres rubber starting to crack

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll bar droplink joint

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,763 miles

exhaust very rusty slight blow from tail pipe

front subframe rusting

handbrake cables showing wear

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll bar droplink joint

under body rusting

Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,763 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty slight blow from tail pipe

front subframe rusting

handbrake cables showing wear

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll bar droplink joint

under body rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,227 miles

front subframe rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside wiper poor just ok for test

Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,994 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside wiper poor just ok for test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,603 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 20,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,109 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 MVK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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