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GL05 FUV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 128,630 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough not excessive time of test

Offside Rear tyre cuts in tread

slight play felt front suspension arm bushes

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 May 2015 123,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 123,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 118,673 miles

slight play in the steering rack

tested in the wet

Pass 18 May 2013 115,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 112,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 110,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,777 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play to offside steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight outer side wall damage to offside rear tyre

slight play to offside steering arm.

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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GL05 FUV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL05 FUV, 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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What year was GL05 FUV registered?

GL05 FUV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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