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SD05 XDX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 83,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 83,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,046 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 71,433 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 71,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,045 miles

ADVISE lift in front lower ball joints

ADVISE outer handbrake cables split

ADVISE slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm

Fail 30 Apr 2010 36,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE engine intercooler pipe split open

ADVISE engine warning light on

ADVISE lift in front lower ball joints

ADVISE outer handbrake cables split

ADVISE slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers slightly perrished and splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers slightly perrished and splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,842 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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SD05 XDX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SD05 XDX, 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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SD05 XDX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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