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YD05 SSO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,373 mi
Last recorded67,373 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,373 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,206 miles

EML on

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 61,206 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front position lamp(s) not working Both Front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracks to side walls/tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 53,998 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracks to side walls/tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,182 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,182 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,051 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SSO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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