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WV05 RSU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,004 mi
Last recorded96,004 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 94,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,746 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,737 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,895 miles

Alloys damaged.

Brake pipes are covered in a compound resulting in not being able to check for corrosion.

Drivers seat, fabric is torn on back support.

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

Front number plate cracked but still readable.

Nearside Rear section of vehicle damaged - No sharp edges sticking out.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,358 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,358 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,016 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,719 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 45,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,781 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)

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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WV05 RSU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV05 RSU, 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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WV05 RSU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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