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GF05 SKJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 139,369 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded at rear but not a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 139,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded at rear but not a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 134,917 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 134,917 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 129,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 125,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,450 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 108,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and perished 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 93,266 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,209 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 89,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 74,034 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner uneaven tread

slight play in offside steering rack

slight play in offside upper wishbone bush

Fail 22 May 2013 66,962 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner uneaven tread

slight play in offside steering rack

slight play in offside upper wishbone bush

Pass 22 May 2012 59,219 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 23 May 2011 49,578 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 49,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 39,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,270 miles

centre seat belt retracting mechanism defective non obligotory

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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GF05 SKJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF05 SKJ, 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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GF05 SKJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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