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SL05 YFY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 119,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust noisy quietings when warm (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill very corroded at front out with structural area, other parts of sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside sill holed at front out with structural area, other parts of sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc back plates corroded

corrosion at shock upper mount areas on chassis

springs/shocks corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2026 119,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust noisy quietings when warm (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill very corroded at front out with structural area, other parts of sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside sill holed at front out with structural area, other parts of sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc back plates corroded

corrosion at shock upper mount areas on chassis

springs/shocks corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight dampness around pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight dampness around pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

handbrake cable insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded esp tailpipe

hand brake cable support broken

Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various eg front to rears, fronts etc (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible/manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

various parts of underside corroded eg front of sills, floor, all shock mount areas etc

various suspension components corroded eg subframes, shocks, springs etc

Fail 29 Mar 2023 103,464 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rest of system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at o/s/f (2.1.5 (a))

parts of underside corroded

suspension components corroded eg both subframes, all springs and both front shocks etc

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,974 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at o/s wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all very bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear sills corroded (borderline)

sight corrosion suspension components eg subframes, coil springs etc

slight deterioration/corrosion in brake discs, n/s/r also been hot

Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,957 miles

Offside Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at o/s/f chassis leg area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded/deteriorated and slight blow from manifold area

front lower suspension arms have slightly worn/deteriorated bushes/ball joints

rear sills corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

slight deterioration in brake flexibles

Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at o/s/f chassis leg area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded/deteriorated and slight blow from manifold area

front lower suspension arms have slightly worn/deteriorated bushes/ball joints

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rear sills corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

slight deterioration in brake flexibles

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper supports corroded

Front exhaust flexible section weak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust tailpipe corroded but secure

rear sills corroded slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,644 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight exhaust leak from manifold area? and flexible deteriorated

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,468 miles

both front lower suspension arms have play/wear in bushes/ball joints

Fail 30 Mar 2018 91,468 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arms have play/wear in bushes/ball joints

brake servo hose slightly damaged

n/s wiper poor

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,867 miles

brake servo vacuum hose slightly damaged

exhaust slightly deteriorated

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight play in rear top mounts

slight wear/play in front lower suspension arms

Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,865 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

brake servo vacuum hose slightly damaged

exhaust slightly deteriorated

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight play in rear top mounts

slight wear/play in front lower suspension arms

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,992 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,590 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,275 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,275 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)

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 YFY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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