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OY05 MOF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,154 miles

damage to nearside front wing

slight exhaust leak

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

damage to nearside front wing

slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,790 miles

exhaust manifold leaking

rear box exhaust has minor leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shredding on tread (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust manifold leaking

rear box exhaust has minor leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,621 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 55,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,235 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 42,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 30,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,448 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)

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 MOF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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