MOT Status
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedel rubber missing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedel rubber missing
Front struts slight rusting
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose on floor (1.1.6 (d))
Rear struts slight rusting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear back plate slightly coroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear back plate slightly coroded
Both rear tyres cracking in treaded area.
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres cracked in tread area
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both rear tyres cracked in tread area
rear of exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear of exhaust corroded
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
both rear tyres cracking between tread
n/s/f tyre cracking between tread
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear exhaust deteriated
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
both rear tyres cracking between tread
n/s/f tyre cracking between tread
o/s/r brake binding
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear exhaust deteriated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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MJ05 UKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 MJ05 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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