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WH05 GTA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 GTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,087 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,907 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 54,169 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 54,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 53,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre As marked

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre As marked

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 52,161 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 52,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached underneath all hanging (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,543 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge also cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,382 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,108 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,340 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offsiide rear tyer wearing on the inner edge

slight handbrake travel

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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WH05 GTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WH05 GTA, 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 WH05 GTA registered?

WH05 GTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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