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MA05 OGK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,677 mi
Last recorded123,677 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,677 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 123,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,279 miles

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

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

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

under the body corroded slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,072 miles

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

OSF inner wing panel insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 108,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

OSF inner wing panel insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,694 miles

Nail in NSF tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,694 miles

Nail in NSF tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,762 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Minor damage OSF tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,762 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor damage OSF tyre outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,880 miles

Minor damage NSF tyre outer wall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,880 miles

Minor damage NSF tyre outer wall

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,445 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,444 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,094 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,094 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OGK 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 60%.

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 MA05 OGK, 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 OGK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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