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SH05 UPO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 133,253 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer door handle broken

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside number plate light dull

all brake discs corroded bad and worn

all coil springs rusty

both front tyres worn more inner edges 195/60/15 88v

both hand brake cables starting to split

drivers check strap disconected

most suspension arms and bushes deteriorating

radiator leaking

rear most outer exhaust rubber starting to split

slight dampness at steering rack

slight play steering rack

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,820 miles

front brakes deteriorated

n/s outer door handle broken but working

radiator leaking (req)

rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in steering rack

suspension components corroded/bushes worn

Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,818 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight wear in steering rack

front brakes deteriorated

heatshields insecure

n/s outer door handle broken but working

radiator leaking (req)

rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension components corroded/bushes worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,951 miles

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

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

radiator poor

rear shocks and springs corroded

rear sills corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2016 119,948 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged engine side of servo pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

brakes slightly deteriorated

handbrake cables deteriorated

radiator poor

rear shocks and springs corroded

rear sills corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,218 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded rear exhaust box inners loose plus hangers have had repair's

general under body corrosion

general under bonnet brake pipe corrosion

rear brake disc backing plate's corroding.

rear coil springs corroding.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded rear exhaust box inners loose plus hangers have had repair's

general under body corrosion

general under bonnet brake pipe corrosion

rear brake disc backing plate's corroding.

rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,483 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

F & R Subframes corroded

Handbrake cables in poor condition

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

F & R Subframes corroded

Handbrake cables in poor condition

N/S/R Tyre cracking & worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 85,980 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both hand brake cables starting to split

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

o/s wing repeater going white

o/s/r tyre cracking round sidewall to tread

rear exhaust corroded

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight dampness steering rack

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 21 May 2013 85,980 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

bonnet latch siezing

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both hand brake cables starting to split

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

o/s wing repeater going white

o/s/r tyre cracking round sidewall to tread

rear exhaust corroded

slight dampness steering rack

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 17 May 2012 74,049 miles

both rear exhaust hangers spliting

middle and rear exhaust corroded not holed

n/s/f tyre getting down in tread 195/60/15 88v

o/s number plate light dull

radiator slight dampness and signs of antifreeze

slight movement both rear strut top mounts

slight movement rear trailing arm bushes

slight play both front lower arms bushes and slight play in ball joints

very slight corrosion starting on some brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2011 59,510 miles

rear wiper torn

signs of a coolant leak at radiator

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

slight wear in front lower arms , rear trailing arm bushes and top mounts

Pass 21 May 2010 45,756 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in tread and lower tread than rest of tyres 195/60/15 firestone fire hawk

slight dampness pas pipes o/s/f chassis leg

very slight marking front screen

very slight play o/s/f suspension arm

Pass 28 May 2009 32,612 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)

Oil leak

R Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2009 32,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Oil leak

R Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,590 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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SH05 UPO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SH05 UPO, 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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SH05 UPO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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