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YF54 ZZO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 ZZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,547 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 96,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 94,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside side repeater insecure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

after market suspension fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,295 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,317 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear hand brake effort low

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear hand brake effort low

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,287 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,435 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,672 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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YF54 ZZO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF54 ZZO, 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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YF54 ZZO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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