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SL05 YGY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,087 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 58,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,778 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 51,778 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,283 miles

oil low oil leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2018 49,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil low oil leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,051 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 42,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust out skin corroded & split but not leaking.

advise floor corroded & holed at n/s.

advise various oil leaks at engine

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,840 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres wall seperation

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

VIN plate missing

Fail 7 Feb 2014 37,063 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,979 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

tailpipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,313 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs marked on inner face

handbrake cables outer covers spilt

o/s/f wheel buckled

rear brake discs marked on inner face

Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,313 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs marked on inner face

handbrake cables outer covers spilt

o/s/f wheel buckled

rear brake discs marked on inner face

Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,194 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 YGY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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