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MM54 YFY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,081 mi
Last recorded60,081 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 YFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 60,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 56,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 55,593 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,108 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,775 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,764 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,054 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,865 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,691 miles

N/S Rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Nearside 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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MM54 YFY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MM54 YFY, 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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MM54 YFY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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