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LY54 UPH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,960 mi
Last recorded60,960 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 60,960 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded/detiorated

Fail 10 Mar 2022 60,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded/detiorated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,246 miles

rear silencer now held up with cable ties

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer now held up with cable ties

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 52,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,460 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 49,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 47,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,203 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 34,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,409 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,408 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,121 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,363 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 19,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,102 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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LY54 UPH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY54 UPH, 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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LY54 UPH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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