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WV55 DYO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,115 miles

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,115 miles

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,867 miles

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

front tyers worn inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,867 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyers worn inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,987 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,987 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perishing and low on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,189 miles

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

offside front door check strappulling out of the door

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,852 miles

both front tires wearing on inner edges possibly due to underinflation

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,279 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,279 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,053 miles

bottom of radiator slightly damp

nearside front tyre wearing/worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and has small cuts to it

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,979 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 21,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,414 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,414 miles

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)

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 DYO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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