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MA05 OEZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OEZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,935 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre part of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,863 miles

Offside Outer sill

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,082 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,082 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,595 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is slightly insecure but not about to become detached (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 81,580 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is slightly insecure but not about to become detached (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear hand brake outer cable split and corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,737 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,491 miles

BAD INNER EDGE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES/WEARING LOW....

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW....

slight bearing noise from alternator tensioner area??..dampness around n/s/f shock unit..number plates fadeing..front brake pads up to 3/4 worn/lip on front brake discs....

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,100 miles

front discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,926 miles

front tyres wearing low....inner edge wear on front tyres....

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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MA05 OEZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA05 OEZ, 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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MA05 OEZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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