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GU05 URF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,244 mi
Last recorded57,244 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 URF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 57,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,328 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Back box outer skin corroded and damage, also rubber mount perished or deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at centre thread and outer sidewall (195/60/15). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 55,321 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Serious play or slightly loose. (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Leaking ton the top of exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Back box outer skin corroded and damage, also rubber mount perished or deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at centre thread and outer sidewall (195/60/15). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,388 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 50,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,984 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

rear disc poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2011 20,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

rear disc poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,739 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 17,735 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,184 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 URF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URF, 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 URF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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