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WV05 UWO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner parts of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 37,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner parts of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 28,401 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,282 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 16,274 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,159 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 UWO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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