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SH05 WGC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,870 mi
Last recorded49,870 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,870 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 49,869 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin damaged/corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,355 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin damaged/corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,687 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,687 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 47,654 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant less than min

oil on min & leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber top mounts worn/lift

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint slight lift/play

o/s tie rod end slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play/lift in o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber top mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,729 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play/lift in o/s/r and n/s/r top shock absorber mounts

Fail 1 Jul 2017 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play/lift in o/s/r and n/s/r top shock absorber mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,291 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 43,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2015 42,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,276 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,918 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,446 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 WGC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH05 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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