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SA05 ZTT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZTT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,123 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 63,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 56,655 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 56,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 53,225 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 53,225 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,720 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 49,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 48,173 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,511 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,744 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,714 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,661 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 27,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ZTT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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