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SH55 BYC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,806 mi
Last recorded63,806 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,570 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 61,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,231 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 59,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 54,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 53,400 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 52,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,803 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 49,803 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,994 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 44,359 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 40,194 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,813 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

battery u/s

front undertray broken

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,876 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,242 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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SH55 BYC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SH55 BYC, 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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What year was SH55 BYC registered?

SH55 BYC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SH55 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 BYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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