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HV05 HYZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2021 83,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,574 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

subrames corroded

underside side corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 75,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

subrames corroded

underside side corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,532 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,857 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,986 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

signs of light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,411 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiperblade deteriorating

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiperblade deteriorating

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,526 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,526 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,425 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 HYZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HYZ, 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 HYZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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