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YD05 SSU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,263 mi
Last recorded134,263 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,263 miles

EML warning light on

exhaust heat shields insercue

Fail 15 Apr 2015 134,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

EML warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust heat shields insercue

Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,462 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 128,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine manigment light on

o/s/r tyre puntured & worn on inner edge and showing cracks in tread and on inner wall

Pass 16 Mar 2013 122,517 miles

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

centre exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,508 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear discs worn and scored

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,960 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 SSU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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