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SW05 ADZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ADZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 44,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2014 44,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,280 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,215 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,215 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,834 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 27,833 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,344 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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SW05 ADZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ADZ, 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 ADZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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