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WV55 DWU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,315 mi
Last recorded60,315 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 47,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,369 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 35,369 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

undertray damaged but not insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2020 24,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 24,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,083 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,235 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 21,058 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,905 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 DWU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DWU, 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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What year was WV55 DWU registered?

WV55 DWU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 DWU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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