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PL05 WUK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,741 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s wiper blade split,still clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake cables Perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,267 miles

offside front disc inner face corroded

slight binding offside rear brake

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,267 miles

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

offside front disc inner face corroded

slight binding offside rear brake

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,498 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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PL05 WUK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL05 WUK, 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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PL05 WUK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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