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SL05 YFE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 63,134 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,857 miles

centre exh mountings broken but still supported

nsf and nsr tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exh mountings broken but still supported

nsf and nsr tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not exposing cords

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf outer door handle broken but still operates

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf outer door handle broken but still operates

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,935 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,429 miles

RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTING SPLITTING AT REAR OF CENTRE BOX

RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTING SPLITTING AT REAR OF SMALL BOX TOWARDS REAR

Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,429 miles

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

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

RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTING SPLITTING AT REAR OF CENTRE BOX

RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTING SPLITTING AT REAR OF SMALL BOX TOWARDS REAR

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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SL05 YFE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL05 YFE, 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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SL05 YFE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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