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MK55 EYA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 EYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 109,665 miles

corrosion is forming on many parts of suspension and brakes

nearside rear antiroll bar link has slight play in D bush(makes knock noise)

offside front upper arm ball joint has play in it to the limit

rear spring upper mounts/cups corroding

small amount of play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 9 May 2019 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread band in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint cover just meeting the requirements

n/s rear tyre is perished/cracked to the limit in places

Pass 16 May 2018 106,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 105,095 miles

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in rubber boot. )( water is coming out of it (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the shoulders. Inner shoulder worn unevenly and smooth

Offside front shock absorber is leaking

Offside outer sill at the rear end is corroded near to the limits

Fail 11 May 2017 105,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in rubber boot. )( water is coming out of it (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the shoulders. Inner shoulder worn unevenly and smooth

Offside front shock absorber is leaking

Offside outer sill at the rear end is corroded near to the limits

Pass 20 May 2016 103,450 miles

Nearside handbrake cable has a clip broken, cable starting to hang low.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 19 May 2016 103,438 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside handbrake cable has a clip broken, cable starting to hang low.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 151,051 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,105 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,709 miles

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

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

nearside rear scuffing inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,988 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,470 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 22,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MK55 EYA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MK55 EYA, 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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MK55 EYA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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