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WP05 TLF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 TLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front cross sections deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front suspension squeak

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,016 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 80,016 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,230 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & dis-coloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,045 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 33,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,940 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,350 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 20,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,914 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 7,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,297 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 6,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,218 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 TLF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WP05 TLF, 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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WP05 TLF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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