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WV05 WLZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,549 mi
Last recorded76,549 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,549 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,549 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,899 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,113 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,365 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,346 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,346 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 43,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,071 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,570 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,651 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,943 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV05 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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