MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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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