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MA05 XXO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,916 mi
Last recorded92,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,916 miles

both front tyres worn excessively and will need replacing soon,recommend tracking check

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn excessively and will need replacing soon,recommend tracking check

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,796 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broke

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded but no leaks bracket broke but still supported

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broke

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded but no leaks bracket broke but still supported

Pass 9 May 2015 74,714 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,037 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,102 miles

Rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,968 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)

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 XXO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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