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V26 GTA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 GTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 74,471 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 69,015 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,215 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 59,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 May 2014 59,112 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust center box poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust center box poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,026 miles

washers poor,rear box rusty

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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V26 GTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V26 GTA, 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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V26 GTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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