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YB05 ZHV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,561 mi
Last recorded66,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ZHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,561 miles

nearside front upper ball joint rubber slightly split

rear middle seat belt missing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front upper ball joint rubber slightly split

rear middle seat belt missing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,153 miles

nearside front top suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

rear middle lap seat belt has been removed

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,153 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front top suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

rear middle lap seat belt has been removed

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,907 miles

front brake discs slighty scored

rear brake discs slighty scored

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,194 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,623 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,014 miles

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

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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YB05 ZHV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YB05 ZHV, 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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YB05 ZHV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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