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SA05 WUP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,448 mi
Last recorded61,448 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,448 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 61,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 59,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,203 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front inner edgetyre worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre has cut in outter sidewall

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,130 miles

small cut in outer wall n/side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,923 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 47,923 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,850 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has large cut on outer sidewall

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre has large cut on outer sidewall

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,735 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 26,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,575 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 WUP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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