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SL05 YGK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 44,408 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

brake discs corroded (r worst)

front exhaust flexi has a slight blow (req) and bracket corroded off

front indicators slightly white

play in n/s/r shock and/or top mount

slight buckles in wheels

slight cracking in brake flexibles

slight dampness on p/s pipes

slight dampness on radiator

Pass 28 May 2015 42,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,304 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight dents/buckles in wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight dents/buckles in wheels

wipers slightly poor

Pass 2 May 2013 32,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,868 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre rim protecter cut

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,770 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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SL05 YGK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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