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MT05 TKD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,307 mi
Last recorded67,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 TKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,307 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,938 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

sealer along o/s inner sill and fresh under seal both sides

Fail 4 Apr 2023 65,916 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edge wear

sealer along o/s inner sill and fresh under seal both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,959 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,865 miles

Rear Both tyres edge wearing

Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,921 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 45,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,713 miles

Exhaust bracket requires attention

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,513 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,621 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 21,621 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,386 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,573 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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MT05 TKD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT05 TKD, 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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MT05 TKD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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