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SY05 NKG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,936 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,564 miles

Back box corroded

front box hangers heavily corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Back box corroded

front box hangers heavily corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,632 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,632 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,509 miles

rear exhaust mounts split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,356 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 Feb 2011 31,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,988 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2009 19,988 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,310 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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SY05 NKG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SY05 NKG, 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 SY05 NKG registered?

SY05 NKG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SY05 NKG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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