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OY05 MVV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,678 mi
Last recorded169,678 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 169,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 169,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 160,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 160,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 151,782 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 143,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,918 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount split

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 128,582 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

engine cover fitted

exhaust rubber mounting split

exhaust system corroded

front and rear discs corroded

under-body corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,540 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,812 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2010 47,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 34,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 24,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front tyres bald on edges

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 MVV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVV, 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 MVV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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