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NL05 UFH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UFH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,970 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,146 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,146 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,488 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,719 miles

Offside Front brake hose - not secured.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,719 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported right mounting hanger missing. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake hose - not secured.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,074 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked & under inflated.n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. front subframe very rusty.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 83,074 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked & under inflated.n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. front subframe very rusty.

Pass 14 May 2014 77,512 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 77,511 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp adjuster is faulty

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 May 2012 60,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 60,002 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,962 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,952 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 31,360 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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NL05 UFH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL05 UFH, 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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NL05 UFH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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