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GV05 USS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,780 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing cover lose

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 120,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner wing cover lose

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,973 miles

Offside Front cracking on side wall

Offside Rear cracking on side wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front cracking on side wall

Offside Rear cracking on side wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer cover (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer cover (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,305 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,410 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 USS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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