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RE05 BZD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,569 mi
Last recorded74,569 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 BZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 74,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

cuts in n/s front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 1 Jul 2017 56,822 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

cuts in n/s front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,221 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 56,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 54,398 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,270 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,309 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wear to inner treads

Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wear to inner treads

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RE05 BZD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE05 BZD, 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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RE05 BZD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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