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SM05 XKF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,265 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,265 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

engine exhaust manifold heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,538 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,771 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 67,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 18 May 2010 48,107 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

belly pan insecure

Pass 22 May 2008 24,328 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 24,328 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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SM05 XKF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKF, 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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What year was SM05 XKF registered?

SM05 XKF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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