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YE05 UKW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 UKW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,073 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

passenger airbag cover insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,073 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

passenger airbag cover insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,622 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

crack in nearside windscreen not swept area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,490 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,743 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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YE05 UKW 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 81.8%.

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 YE05 UKW, 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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YE05 UKW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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