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MA05 OFL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,500 mi
Last recorded62,500 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 62,500 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Underbody heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

Fail 8 May 2017 62,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported X2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Underbody heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

Pass 26 May 2016 54,555 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear handbrake lever stiff

handbrake cable hanging low underside

Fail 26 May 2016 54,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear handbrake lever stiff

handbrake cable hanging low underside

Pass 27 May 2015 47,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres edges worn

Pass 25 May 2012 28,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

water level low.

Fail 25 May 2012 28,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

water level low.

Pass 26 May 2011 21,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 May 2009 10,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,832 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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MA05 OFL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OFL, 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 OFL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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