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SC05 ESG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ESG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,270 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 67,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 42,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 39,159 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2011 34,613 miles

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

N/S/R Lower exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 17 May 2010 29,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 29,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Child seat fitted to nearsidr rear seat imparing inspection.

Exhaust rear box support mounting rubbers perrishing.

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

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,193 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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SC05 ESG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC05 ESG, 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 SC05 ESG registered?

SC05 ESG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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