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SG05 ZZE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ZZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/part insecure

slight exhaust gas leak detected from exhaust downpipe flexi.

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 116,718 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/part insecure

slight exhaust gas leak detected from exhaust downpipe flexi.

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,412 miles

power steering pipe/hose seeping fluid.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part missing but not leaking exhaust gases.

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2012 79,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wiper rubber split but clearing ok

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,587 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper rubber split but clearing ok

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,542 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear box Slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,100 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,588 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 ZZE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZZE, 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 ZZE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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