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SV05 ZZM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ZZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 106,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,799 miles

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

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

wipers position relining not right

Fail 4 Jul 2023 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

wipers position relining not right

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,886 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 12 Jul 2022 100,886 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front crossmember corroded

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,973 miles

both rear shock absorbers corodded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,407 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch antislip rubber missing

slight front brake application uneven

Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,392 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch antislip rubber missing

slight front brake application uneven

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,218 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,657 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,585 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 20,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,869 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 17,869 miles

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

Nearside 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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SV05 ZZM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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