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SW05 ADO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,699 mi
Last recorded48,699 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ADO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 48,699 miles

n/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 46,967 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 44,199 miles

air bag light on

back box deterioted

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2012 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag light on

back box deterioted

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2011 41,609 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 May 2011 41,609 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 27 May 2010 38,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,148 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 33,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 May 2008 15,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 15,521 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SW05 ADO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ADO, 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 ADO registered?

SW05 ADO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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