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HV05 HSY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,959 mi
Last recorded122,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 122,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust to underside of car

Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,569 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering As marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2017 107,145 miles

Heavy corrosion to front crossmember

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

flat spots on n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 89,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

flat spots on n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,212 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Interior mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front wiper blade split at ends but still clears screen

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front door check strap noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear Road wheel with a distorted bead rim

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,266 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Clutch pedal creaks

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wipers slightly smeary

offside front door check strap noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,114 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides rear tyre traeds wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,597 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front discs worn

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

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight play in both side front top suspension arm inner bushes

Small chips in screen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,597 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front discs worn

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight play in both side front top suspension arm inner bushes

Small chips in screen

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,834 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,965 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 HSY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV05 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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