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NL05 UGW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,000 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2016 120,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper ball joint slightly worn

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2015 111,437 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 111,437 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust blowing

number plates worn

Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust blowing

number plates worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 70,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 3 Apr 2012 57,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2011 42,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,336 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)

slight play in osf steering knuckle joint (rack). rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion..

Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,336 miles

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

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)

slight play in osf steering knuckle joint (rack). rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion..

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,697 miles

Front wipers slightly poor

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear wiper poor

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 UGW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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