MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine covers fitted.
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine covers fitted.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust corroded
rear exhaust mount splitting
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust corroded
rear exhaust mount splitting
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play at o/s/f wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
slight play at o/s/f wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
n/s/f roll bar link worn
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 ABX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 ABX, 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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What year was SW05 ABX registered?
SW05 ABX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is SW05 ABX safe to buy?
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