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M6 OCA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 OCA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 105,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,813 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear floor slightly corroded

Offside boot floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,384 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,385 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,530 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,112 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,674 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,900 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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M6 OCA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M6 OCA, 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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M6 OCA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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