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RV05 UVE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,605 mi
Last recorded89,605 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,605 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear top shocker mounts worn

all 4 springs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,602 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear top shocker mounts worn

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,565 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Nearside Front AIR BAG COVER INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UP RIGHT LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UP RIGHT LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM (FRONT ) BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,565 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Nearside Front AIR BAG COVER INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UP RIGHT LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UP RIGHT LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM (FRONT ) BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,991 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear .

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Cover from rear of offside headlamp missing.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front to rear and front brake pipes corroding under coatings slightly.

Passenger airbag cover insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in both front lower balljoints.

Slight play in offside rack end.

Some areas of corrosion in vehicle underside and in front subframe.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,447 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside handbrake cable support broken

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

central brake lamp has segments out

gear linkage siezing

Fail 22 Nov 2018 69,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing caused by hub cap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside handbrake cable support broken

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

bonnet catch siezing

brake servo hose damaged slightly

gear linkage siezing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,901 miles

1x high level brake light bulb out

2x rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm slight play

Rear number plate deteriorating

all coil springs rusty

both front indicators going white

both rear strut top mounts slight play

hand brake travel long

phone holder drivers side of screen

slight blow front exhaust pipe flange ( BROKEN )

slight corrosion starting some brake pipes

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight wear rear brake discs

Fail 6 Nov 2017 61,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all 4 middle rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both rear (2.7.2a)

1x high level brake light bulb out

2x rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm slight play

Nearside h/brake cable insecure at tank

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

all coil springs rusty

both front indicators going white

both rear strut top mounts slight play

hand brake travel long

phone holder drivers side of screen

slight blow front exhaust pipe flange ( BROKEN )

slight corrosion starting some brake pipes

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and has slight movement when car jacked up (2.7.4)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 51,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and has slight movement when car jacked up (2.7.4)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,228 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 45,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,732 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,783 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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RV05 UVE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV05 UVE, 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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RV05 UVE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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