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OU05 YVO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,764 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 125,764 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 120,941 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 120,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,655 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,012 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the non repairable area of the tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,733 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,719 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 83,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,499 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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OU05 YVO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU05 YVO, 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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What year was OU05 YVO registered?

OU05 YVO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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