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YD05 SPZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 125,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 119,442 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 May 2017 119,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2016 109,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,099 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit, lower on inner edge [215/45/17y]

unable to check front steering/suspension properly due to play in upper arms?

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,614 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres on 2mm

exhaust system slightly rusty

most brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

very slight dents in both inner wheel rims

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,882 miles

nsr tyre on limit with slightly lumpy frofile

slight dent in nsr wheel rim

Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,536 miles

front brake discs worn and juddering slightly. rear brake discs slightly rusty and juddeering slightly.off side front tyre run off on inside edge and very close to limit.

Fail 2 Apr 2010 52,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and juddering slightly. rear brake discs slightly rusty and juddeering slightly.off side front tyre run off on inside edge and very close to limit.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,771 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

dent in n/s/r inner rim

front discs and pads poor

n/s/r tyre on limit and got nail in

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

slight front brake judder

slight oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,571 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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YD05 SPZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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