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VN05 UWX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,380 mi
Last recorded180,380 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UWX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 180,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 172,508 miles

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 172,507 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,677 miles

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).

Fail 27 Jun 2019 164,674 miles

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).

Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,605 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,140 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 139,140 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 127,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,134 miles

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%

Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,131 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,969 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 7,619 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,931 miles

CHILD SEATS IN OSR/NSR BELTS==FR TYRES SCRUBBING EDGES==LIFTING IN BOTH REAR TYRES/POOR RECC REPLACE==FR DISCS CORRODING

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,249 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,856 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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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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