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RE05 UAU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,195 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 113,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp-on indicating a fault

fanbelt deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,991 miles

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

o/s front headlamp slight condensation beam pattern ok

Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,694 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm n/s/r tyre on 3mm

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 UAU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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