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WU05 ZDF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,925 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,473 miles

Engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,829 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,443 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.C STOPLIGHT PART INOP.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT WORN.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OIL LEVEL MIN.C STOPLIGHT PART INOP.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT WORN.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 45,041 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL WAS BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,041 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL WAS BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,384 miles

ENGINE NOISE?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL LOW.COOLANT LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/R NAIL/WALL DAMAGE.N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZDF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WU05 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

WU05 ZDF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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