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HV05 HSC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,434 mi
Last recorded161,434 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 161,434 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 161,434 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,946 miles

Rear silencer in poorcondition

Fail 30 Jun 2015 148,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 140,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 127,071 miles

AC Radiator in very poor condition

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

Nail in offside rear tyre not repairable

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 127,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

AC Radiator in very poor condition

Both handbrake cables hanging down but still secure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre not repairable

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is a winter tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 109,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged, corroded and worn.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,908 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,121 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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HV05 HSC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV05 HSC, 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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HV05 HSC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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