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MJ05 UKM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,125 mi
Last recorded47,125 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 47,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r strut top mounts

Fail 16 May 2017 47,125 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r strut top mounts

Pass 25 May 2016 43,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,091 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 12,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,444 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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MJ05 UKM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ05 UKM, 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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MJ05 UKM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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