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OV55 AZA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,292 mi
Last recorded80,292 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 AZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 80,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 74,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,061 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 71,061 miles

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,858 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,303 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,920 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 39,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,479 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 33,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,803 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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OV55 AZA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 AZA, 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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OV55 AZA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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