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NK05 UFZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 UFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear back plate corroded away

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both side top outer (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 118,922 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear back plate corroded away

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both side top outer (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,281 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,276 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,670 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe corroding

rear exhaust corroding but not leaking at time of test

underbody corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,670 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe corroding

rear exhaust corroding but not leaking at time of test

underbody corroding

Pass 8 May 2014 85,854 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2014 85,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,981 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

OSR tyre cracking.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,981 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR tyre cracking.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 50,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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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NK05 UFZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NK05 UFZ, 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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NK05 UFZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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