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LS05 TWV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,488 mi
Last recorded61,488 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,488 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 61,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,409 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,186 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 28,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,201 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 TWV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWV, 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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What year was LS05 TWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS05 TWV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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