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WF05 VSE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 132,080 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front mirror missing

Fail 7 Feb 2022 132,079 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification covers fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front mirror missing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 122,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 122,094 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 106,933 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,706 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 98,704 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating o/s and n/s flashing (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,602 miles

gearbox oil leak n/s drive shaft

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2014 75,244 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,798 miles

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

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 VSE 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 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 WF05 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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