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OV05 OTK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central heat shield insecure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 102,762 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central heat shield insecure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 96,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm bushes marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,814 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,814 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres front and rear slightly perished

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres front and rear slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,555 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished on outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,338 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,448 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,444 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake dynamic imbalance 26%

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,415 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 66,411 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,437 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,699 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 55,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear hand brake cable outer casing broken

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 34,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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OV05 OTK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV05 OTK, 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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OV05 OTK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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