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MW54 CSF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,754 mi
Last recorded75,754 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 CSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,754 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

front exhaust flexible section has been repaired and must be considered temporary

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,581 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,497 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,497 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,974 miles

exhaust flexible section is leaking slightly

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,949 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible section is leaking slightly

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,001 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 55,001 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,834 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,433 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,822 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,438 miles

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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MW54 CSF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MW54 CSF, 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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MW54 CSF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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