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WV05 UWZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface deteriorated.... (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly lower effort....

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x centre rubber mounts and left front Broken.... (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm inner pivot point.... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner pivot point.... (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 77,197 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 77,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

evidence of nsr brake binding. ok at time of test

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre perrishing

osr tyre perrishing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

evidence of nsr brake binding. ok at time of test

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre perrishing

osr tyre perrishing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 52,290 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,290 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,847 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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WV05 UWZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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