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MT55 GVM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 GVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,361 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,638 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,175 miles

General under body corrosion around suspension components

Nearside Front Headlight bracket snapped but lamp is still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,427 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2020 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Central to rear exhaust slightly holed

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,887 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 66,887 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recorded a slightly lower effort than the ns

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,458 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,458 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear view mirror has fallen off

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,868 miles

SRS warning on.

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,868 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

SRS warning on.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,699 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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MT55 GVM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MT55 GVM, 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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MT55 GVM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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