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WV54 LHM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 LHM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 117,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Underside rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2023 116,846 miles

Corrosion present on nearside outer sill

Engine covers fitted

Front brake flexi hoses perished and cracking

Front brake pipes corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel filler cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

No reverse lights not working

Offside front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,351 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside front wheel bearings slight noise

Top suspension component rubbers perished

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,934 miles

Both front top upper suspension joint dust covers deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wipers not tested

Fail 14 Dec 2021 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers not tested

Both front top upper suspension joint dust covers deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,150 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 113,146 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear seats removed

Fail 29 Nov 2019 108,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear seats removed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished but preventing the ingres of dirt

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,134 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dustcover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,561 miles

both front arms bushs worn

both rear trailing arm bushs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front arms bushs worn

both rear trailing arm bushs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Dec 2013 75,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2012 69,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2012 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 69,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,101 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,098 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,621 miles

front number plate not mounted on the bumper

Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front number plate not mounted on the bumper

Fail 23 Dec 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,790 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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WV54 LHM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV54 LHM, 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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WV54 LHM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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