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SV05 RNA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,422 mi
Last recorded165,422 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RNA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 165,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 158,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,907 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 133,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 129,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,836 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,421 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,293 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 98,006 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,790 miles

slight [play in o/s/f top wish bone

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight [play in o/s/f top wish bone

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,146 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 67,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,489 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise oil filter leaking, front undertray loose, front and rear brake discs lipped,slightly scored, airbag warning light on.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,836 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,501 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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SV05 RNA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV05 RNA, 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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SV05 RNA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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