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SA05 WUB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

nearside front tyre slight cut outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2015 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

nearside front tyre slight cut outer sidewall

nearside rear brake signs of bind

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

eml on

front exhaust deteriorated at flexy joint

Fail 10 Mar 2014 75,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

eml on

front brake discs low on wear

front exhaust deteriorated at flexy joint

offside front brake pads lower than nearside

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear caliper pivot not fully releasing

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in nearside rear strut top mount

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear caliper pivot not fully releasing

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in nearside rear strut top mount

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in all brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2012 41,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre heatshield insecure

slight wear in all brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,145 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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SA05 WUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA05 WUB, 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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SA05 WUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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