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SW05 AAV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,917 mi
Last recorded153,917 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AAV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 153,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc blue , possible overheating

fanbelt frayed and squeeking

Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,378 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,591 miles

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel from offside inner steering rack joint CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 131,036 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel from offside inner steering rack joint CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 106,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2014 100,601 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2013 95,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Fail 28 May 2013 95,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 89,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silancer in poor condition

tow bar electrics faulty not working on hazzard lights and right hand indicator

Pass 26 May 2011 79,481 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 79,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 59,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 59,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 41,073 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 27,427 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

both front shock absorbers leaking

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front wiperblades poor

handbrake cables split and corroded

rear brake pads and discs low

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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SW05 AAV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW05 AAV, 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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SW05 AAV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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