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YA05 NTO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 NTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,364 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes worn

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Intercooler pipe damaged

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 112,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,206 miles

knocking noise from n/s/f,suspect anti-roll bar mounting bushes

n/s/f lower arm bushes perished

o/s/r anti-roll bar mounting bush worn to excess and allowing movement

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,145 miles

handbrake performance low

n/s/f upper arm bushes worn and allowing slight movement

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,756 miles

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2014 90,750 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,060 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,060 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,007 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

slight noise /movement evident offside steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,829 miles

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,969 miles

wear evident in nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,738 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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YA05 NTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA05 NTO, 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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YA05 NTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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