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GJ05 BZA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,085 miles

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

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

front windscreen washers weak.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 35,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn low.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,976 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

brake fluid residue on abs pump, but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,980 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,249 miles

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

middle silencer mount poor

Fail 21 Feb 2013 20,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

middle silencer mount poor

nearside rear handbrake cable mount poor

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,477 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen washers just passable

Fail 24 Mar 2011 17,985 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen washers just passable

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,009 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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GJ05 BZA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 BZA, 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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GJ05 BZA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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