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SM05 XKU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,338 mi
Last recorded93,338 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,338 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre warn badly on inner edge not down to cords

Fail 24 Jun 2014 93,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Cut in N/S/F side wall but not through to cords

Exhaust manifold cracked

N/S/F wheel rubbing on brake hose braket on full lock

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

O/S/R caliper hand brake pivit not moving poss siezed

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,722 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 80,722 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage rear number plate delaminating exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,651 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,085 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,404 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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