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SM05 HKF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,820 mi
Last recorded109,820 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,820 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,557 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not connected to caliper lever (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,739 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in joint

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

exhaust showing corrosion

front coil spring showings showing corrosion

front sub frame showing corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,597 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,397 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,150 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,120 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,540 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,066 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,066 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 79,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 71,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 71,685 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,653 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 51,653 miles

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

scratches on bodywork

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 HKF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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