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WG05 VZJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,475 mi
Last recorded137,475 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 137,475 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 128,006 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,780 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,264 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,185 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,938 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,616 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,339 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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WG05 VZJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG05 VZJ, 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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What year was WG05 VZJ registered?

WG05 VZJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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