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SM05 HKD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,325 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,385 miles

Offside oil leak

rear silencer deterating

Pass 24 Aug 2015

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box has 1st skin corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has heavy inner edge wear

rear exhaust box has 1st skin corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,163 miles

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,159 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,723 miles

oily residue lower sump and gearbox

slight wheel bind nearside rear

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres are worn below 1.6mm on the inner edges

oily residue lower gearbox

radiator leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres are worn below 1.6mm on the inner edges

oily residue lower gearbox

radiator leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,875 miles

loose feel to h/brake lever?

Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,867 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,112 miles

air bag lamp on

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre close to limit and has a nail in tred

Fail 30 Apr 2010 35,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,188 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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SM05 HKD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM05 HKD, 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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SM05 HKD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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