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YD05 SOJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,663 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,686 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,369 miles

E M L on

o/s/f track rod inner joint slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2013 75,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

E M L on

o/s/f track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

smoking slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,201 miles

emits slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,524 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,391 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 25 Mar 2009 39,081 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,790 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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YD05 SOJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD05 SOJ, 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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YD05 SOJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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