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RV05 UVH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,885 mi
Last recorded31,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 31,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 31,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 30,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 29,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,425 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,401 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,647 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 UVH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RV05 UVH, 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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What year was RV05 UVH registered?

RV05 UVH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is RV05 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 UVH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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