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OY05 MMK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,924 mi
Last recorded153,924 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MMK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,924 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 140,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 135,385 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 125,777 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,643 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,370 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 92,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s side repeater adrift

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,905 miles

considerable amount of play in steering both sides

nearside front wheel damaged-advise new wheel

rear suspension top mounting bushes have play

Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

considerable amount of play in steering both sides

rear suspension top mounting bushes have play

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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OY05 MMK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue 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 OY05 MMK, 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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OY05 MMK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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