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SC05 ETA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ETA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in at least 2 areas, corroded heavily all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 in middle, rest of system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front heatshield missing, others deteriorated

other areas o9f corrosion underside eg floors, o/s sill

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust poorly fitting(touching rear subframe)

underside corroded

various exhaust heatshields in poor condition/loose

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 54,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area/front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre/rear heatshield insecure

exhaust fowling rear crossmember

tailpipe fowling rear crossmember

Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (borderline) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs/pads slightly deteriorated

underside corroded and/or undersealed inc sills, shock mounts etc

Fail 29 Feb 2024 50,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (borderline) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs/pads slightly deteriorated

handbrake cables corroded

underside corroded and/or undersealed inc sills, shock mounts etc

Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,595 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear ( corroded). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f seat doesn't adjust.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 43,595 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside rear inner wing at spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f seat doesn't adjust

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,742 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 37,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,977 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly swelled in coating

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

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

all brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern

nearside front tyre 3.5mm

Fail 21 Jun 2017 30,817 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

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

all brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern

nearside front tyre 3.5mm

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box exhaust join slight leak

both rear tyre cut inner sidewalls

rear cross member corroded

slight roughness felt offside front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose

front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 26,386 miles

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose

front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,581 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly damaged

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

alight play in O/S/F upper suspension arm bushes

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in N/S/F upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,095 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,411 miles

nearside rear brake disc inner side slightly corroded

slight play in offside front suspension

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

slight drag at both rear wheels

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,419 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both parking brake cable outer casings split

slight play at nearside front top suspension arm

Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,176 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Fail 14 Jun 2008 10,126 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

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 ETA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SC05 ETA, 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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SC05 ETA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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