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RV05 UVG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,920 miles

Front windscreen has damage greater than 10mm within zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspect tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords less than 25mm within treaded area

Rear exhaust component slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

brake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2017 62,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen has damage greater than 10mm within zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspect tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords less than 25mm within treaded area

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust component slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

brake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection

Pass 27 May 2016 57,527 miles

Front windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm within zone A but not affecting drivers view

Rear exhaust component slightly deteriorated (not leaking)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Upper stop lamp has 10% of light sources not illuminating

brake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection

intermittent park brake fault (suspect ratchet pawl or associated components may be worn/faulty)

Fail 27 May 2016 57,527 miles

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

Front windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm within zone A but not affecting drivers view

Rear exhaust component slightly deteriorated (not leaking)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Upper stop lamp has 10% of light sources not illuminating

brake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection

intermittent park brake fault (suspect ratchet pawl or associated components may be worn/faulty)

Pass 29 May 2015 53,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorated

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

brake pipes and ferrules covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

n/s/f tyre slight cracking within thread

Fail 29 May 2015 53,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorated

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

brake pipes and ferrules covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

n/s/f tyre slight cracking within thread

Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes coated in grease

offside park brake cable defective (mounting deteriorated allowing cable to hang below vehicle)

passenger side dashboard mounted air bag (cover insecure)

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pipes coated in grease

offside park brake cable defective (mounting deteriorated allowing cable to hang below vehicle)

passenger side dashboard mounted air bag (cover insecure)

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside park brake cables deteriorated (mountings incomplete and cables cracked @ rear)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated (corrosion)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,329 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside park brake cables deteriorated (mountings incomplete and cables cracked @ rear)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated (corrosion)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,824 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 36,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 31,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,363 miles

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

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 UVG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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