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SV05 ZZN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ZZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,183 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 60,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,856 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,783 miles

Offside door damaged

exhaust corroded

oil leak

parking brake just met require ments

Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,604 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag lamp on

front wipers smirring

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

air bag lamp on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s door mirror chackes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,302 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f indicator lens cracked not affecting light

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,286 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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SV05 ZZN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV05 ZZN, 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 ZZN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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