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PF55 COU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,439 mi
Last recorded104,439 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 COU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 104,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,144 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,313 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges, nearside heavily.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front subframe heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges, nearside heavily.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,147 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,900 miles

Corrosion to exhaust centre section and hanger incomplete, but system adequately supported.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

Power steering resevoir damp with oil.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 53,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to exhaust centre section and hanger incomplete, but system adequately supported.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

O/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Power steering resevoir damp with oil.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,631 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

N/S/F side light dim.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small cuts in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,827 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

N/S/F side light dim.

O/S/R brake disc discoloured.

O/S/R outer brake pad worn.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 26,516 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,516 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,629 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,047 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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PF55 COU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF55 COU, 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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PF55 COU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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