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GV05 ULE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,633 mi
Last recorded120,633 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ULE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,633 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 120,633 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 116,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,184 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 109,177 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,189 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,944 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 63,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,902 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,582 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,461 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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GV05 ULE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 ULE, 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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GV05 ULE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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