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NC05 YEX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,465 mi
Last recorded155,465 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 155,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 133,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,361 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,977 miles

Nearside Rear sill damage

Nearside Rear damage to door

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,881 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,750 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 107,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,653 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,139 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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NC05 YEX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC05 YEX, 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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NC05 YEX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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