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GU05 URD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,881 mi
Last recorded74,881 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 URD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,570 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,570 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 66,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 66,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,404 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 43,358 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2010 37,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,381 miles

slight weep from offside front power steering pipes

small cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

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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GU05 URD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GU05 URD, 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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GU05 URD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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