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WV55 AWG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,879 mi
Last recorded134,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 AWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,879 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 124,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 119,424 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front sub frame very rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,419 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front sub frame very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,806 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 98,867 miles

End-float movement in front anti-roll bar linkage.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,867 miles

End-float movement in front anti-roll bar linkage.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 71,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,261 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,305 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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WV55 AWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV55 AWG, 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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WV55 AWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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