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PX05 UNM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 UNM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper brackets corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper mounting brackets corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,527 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front bumper mountings corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 65,527 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front bumper mountings corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,593 miles

Central seat belt jammed

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper mountings corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 60,593 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Central seat belt jammed

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper mountings corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front bumper mounting brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall perished and scrubbed on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Nov 2016 58,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front bumper mounting brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall perished and scrubbed on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,711 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,711 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,480 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake outer cables cracked

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,702 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,702 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,450 miles

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

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

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

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

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,698 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s rear brake disc

engine noise

Fail 24 Feb 2009 20,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s rear brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,004 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s rear brake disc

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,397 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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PX05 UNM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX05 UNM, 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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PX05 UNM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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