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ST05 HPX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,197 mi
Last recorded84,197 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,197 miles

corrosion to silencer skin

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight power steering oil seepage

Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,128 miles

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

Exhaust bracket on engine block broken/missing

Exhaust silencer support rubbers cracking

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Gearbox damp with oil

Nearside rear wheel slight stiff to spin

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Outer skin on silencer corroding

Support rubbers on handbrake cables (both sides) split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,025 miles

stg rack damp of oil

Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,025 miles

stg rack damp of oil

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,351 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,856 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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ST05 HPX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ST05 HPX, 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 ST05 HPX registered?

ST05 HPX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ST05 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 HPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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