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GU05 URE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 URE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,410 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,653 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 51,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,918 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 44,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,671 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,251 miles

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

one segment centre stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Apr 2011 29,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

one segment centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

driver's seat belt buckle stiff to release under load

Pass 27 May 2008 16,801 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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GU05 URE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 URE, 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 URE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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