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GV05 ULZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,274 mi
Last recorded113,274 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ULZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 113,274 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 113,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,941 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 100,360 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,360 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 98,441 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 98,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 92,388 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 92,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,647 miles

near side rear hand brake cable retaining bracket loose

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 49,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ULZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ULZ, 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 ULZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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