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SD55 FPV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 FPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,550 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Bumper supports corroded,

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 82,550 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Bumper supports corroded,

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

Front Position lamp not working Both, (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 76,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 76,405 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,249 miles

Coolant Leak (Bottom Corner)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 71,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Silencer Snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant Leak (Bottom Corner)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,166 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,948 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,400 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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SD55 FPV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD55 FPV, 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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SD55 FPV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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