MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.36 Boost Pipe Split (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. Feed Pipe Broken (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Mirror loose.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust rubbers perished.
Rear seat belts slightly damaged. (all).
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Mirror loose.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust rubbers perished.
Rear seat belts slightly damaged. (all).
Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Glow plug light on.
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
oil leak.
All exhaust rubbers cracking and weak.
Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
All exhaust rubbers cracking and weak.
Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine lamp showing fault
park brake 17%
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine lamp showing fault
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seats x 2
Handbrake gaiters split n/s rubber mounting spliting
N/S/F tyer VERY badly worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F worn on inside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split
o/s/r handbrake cable insecure
CHILD SEATS IN OSR/NSR BELTS==FR TYRES SCRUBBING EDGES==LIFTING IN BOTH REAR TYRES/POOR RECC REPLACE==FR DISCS CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==FR DISCS WORN==FR DISCS WORNOSF TYRE 1,6MM
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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VN05 UWX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN05 UWX, 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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VN05 UWX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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