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HV05 HVL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 85,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight patterns poor

o/s handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

o/s/r brake cables sticking

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre floor corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2013 70,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre floor corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,071 miles

front subframe corroded

hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

heavey corrosion on front and rear floor areas

Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

heavey corrosion on front and rear floor areas

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,907 miles

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust rubbers heavy age cracking

handbrake cables in poor condiction

small chips in screen

Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,907 miles

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

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust rubbers heavy age cracking

handbrake cables in poor condiction

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,676 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

top engine cover fitted

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,934 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 HVL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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