MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front coil springs heavily corroded
both front tyres worn inner edge
exhaust back box deteriorated
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs heavily corroded
rear brake performance just in spec
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front coil springs heavily corroded
both front tyres worn inner edge
exhaust back box deteriorated
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front slight play in top arm bush
exhaust back box deteriorated
front discs slighty corroded inner face
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Both front side repeaters slightly white
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/front headlamp unit damaged
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
n/s/f seat backrest secures in upright position, but appears to be loose/broken at l/h lower corner.
pas pipes and front subframe damp with fluid
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
radiator leaking?
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
radiator leaking?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag light is on
rear brake discs corroded
airbag light on
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
rear wiper split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK05 XMX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MK05 XMX, 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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MK05 XMX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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