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WF05 PUO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,223 mi
Last recorded138,223 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 PUO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 138,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2024 138,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 May 2023 130,911 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 130,830 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no patterns (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 126,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 117,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 115,195 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,671 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres scrubbed out completely. Caused by play in tie rod ball joint (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake cables fixings both broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box cover disintegrating

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres scrubbed out completely. Caused by play in tie rod ball joint (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake cables fixings both broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box cover disintegrating

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,577 miles

Front subframe rusty

Front suspension bushes perishing

Nearside Front airbag cover slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully functioning

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear unable to inspect seats and belts

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and slightly leaking

exhaust system rusty

handbrake cable casings in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,642 miles

Front suspension bushes perishing

Nearside Front airbag cover insecure

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully functioning

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition and slightly leaking

exhaust rusty

play in steering rack and arms

Fail 15 Mar 2017 50,642 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front suspension bushes perishing

Nearside Front airbag cover insecure

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully functioning

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition and slightly leaking

exhaust rusty

play in steering rack and arms

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,773 miles

Front Upper both suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Front both tyres tread low and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully releasing

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seats and belts

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,773 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Upper both suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Front both tyres tread low and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully releasing

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,872 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear coil springs rusty

slight movement in both front upper suspension arms bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,872 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear coil springs rusty

slight movement in both front upper suspension arms bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,474 miles

exhaust system rusty

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres tread stepped

unable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,648 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lower section of radiator corroded

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner and outer edges

rear brakes increasing at slightly different rates

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,512 miles

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear tyres feathering

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,762 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,797 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 26,797 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rack arm clonks and had play

Reaar wiper blade U/S

Rubber hand brake cable supports perished and cracked(only comes with new cables or will need "modifying")

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

possible coolant leak from bottom radiator hose top joint

Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,556 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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WF05 PUO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF05 PUO, 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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WF05 PUO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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