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YE05 ZRF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,466 mi
Last recorded53,466 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 ZRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,466 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken and exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust mount broken and exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,805 miles

both wiper blades splitting

exhaust centre mounting broken but still well supported

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2015 49,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades splitting

exhaust centre mounting broken but still well supported

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,589 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2013 43,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,980 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,334 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 26,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,294 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 ZRF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE05 ZRF, 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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What year was YE05 ZRF registered?

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

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