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YG05 XXF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,530 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 107,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision to some engine components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,175 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,544 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,586 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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YG05 XXF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG05 XXF, 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 YG05 XXF registered?

YG05 XXF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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