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LS05 TWL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,704 mi
Last recorded114,704 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,704 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slam Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 110,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 98,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear joint area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake giving a lower reading.

Pass 24 May 2018 84,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 75,826 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 75,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 66,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,033 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 40,740 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,772 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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LS05 TWL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS05 TWL, 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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LS05 TWL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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