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VN05 UXD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,687 mi
Last recorded139,687 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 139,687 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance and sharp edge (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure and trapping battery positive wire (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shock absorber attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

injector seal's leaking

Pass 10 May 2016 131,799 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all four (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,221 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,649 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 122,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,145 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear hand brake cables outer covers split

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,492 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges and front brake disc starting to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,883 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,391 miles

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

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 UXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN05 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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