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WU05 ZCE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,128 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 90,128 miles

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

Advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,576 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,576 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,452 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,056 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 38,054 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,828 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 25,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in n/s/rear tyre....

slight rack play o/s...

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,103 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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WU05 ZCE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU05 ZCE, 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 WU05 ZCE registered?

WU05 ZCE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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