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N15 HTA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 HTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,617 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 102,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,433 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both n/s and o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 97,685 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened left and right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 89,442 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,173 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,173 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,896 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 80,896 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,864 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp wash damaged

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,082 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIMS DAMAGE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT AND WAS UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF TEST

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (INNERFACE)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,082 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIMS DAMAGE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT AND WAS UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (INNERFACE)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,444 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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N15 HTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N15 HTA, 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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N15 HTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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