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WP05 SXW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 SXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges.205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 77,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges.205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front suspension has slight movement and noise

Fail 4 Sep 2024 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,928 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,385 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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WP05 SXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WP05 SXW, 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 WP05 SXW registered?

WP05 SXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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