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WV55 DTX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,668 mi
Last recorded72,668 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tread of tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2018 65,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front cut in outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tread of tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,145 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 53,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,618 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,839 miles

front tyres stsarting to wear low on inner edges

indicator side repeater bulbs fading white

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

front brake discs wear can be seen

offside door damaged

rear tyres perished

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,506 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,137 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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WV55 DTX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV55 DTX, 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 DTX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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