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SG05 ZXT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,052 mi
Last recorded65,052 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ZXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 65,052 miles

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

high level l.e.d. partially working

n/s washer blocked

play at o/s/f steering arm

rear wiper split

Fail 5 May 2015 65,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

high level l.e.d. partially working

n/s washer blocked

play at o/s/f steering arm

rear wiper split

Pass 1 May 2014 62,263 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,263 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,527 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,489 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes are coated with plastic protector various pipes show deterioration at some ends may be rusting should be monitored

Pass 3 May 2011 53,313 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread area

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 53,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs slightly pitted on outer edge

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread area

offside rear tyre cracked on tread area and sidewall

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 49,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,094 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread area

Pass 19 May 2008 40,195 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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SG05 ZXT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG05 ZXT, 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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SG05 ZXT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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