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SD55 NWU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 NWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 74,774 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Corrosion throughout underneath

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,558 miles

Engine under shield slight damage/insecure

Exhaust rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,339 miles

Oil leak engine

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,300 miles

Advanced wear/play in o.s.f upper suspension arm bushes ,recommend their replaced

Both front wiper blades split recommend their replaced

Corrosion to exhaust system,centre bracket broken

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,139 miles

there is vertical travel between each rear suspension top mounting and the body.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,332 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,332 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,278 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 NWU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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