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ST05 OSL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,676 mi
Last recorded54,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,676 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 54,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,271 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 50,245 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,067 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 46,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 41,134 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 29 May 2012 41,134 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 21 May 2011 35,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake disc scored on outer surface

Fail 18 May 2011 35,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake disc scored on outer surface

Pass 7 May 2010 28,430 miles

Airbag light on STRONG ADVISE

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/r brake starting to bind STRONG ADVISE

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

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

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

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

Radiator leaking STRONG ADVISE

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tailgate warning lamp on

Fail 6 May 2010 28,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Airbag light on STRONG ADVISE

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/r brake starting to bind STRONG ADVISE

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Radiator leaking STRONG ADVISE

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tailgate warning lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,134 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,106 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 OSL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST05 OSL, 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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ST05 OSL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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