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YG05 XXT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,600 mi
Last recorded39,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 39,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 39,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,258 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 38,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 36,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front wheel outer rims damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,241 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inside edge in need of attension

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,549 miles

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking & wearing on inner edge will soon need changing

Fail 6 Apr 2016 30,546 miles

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

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking & wearing on inner edge will soon need changing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,179 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 27,179 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,691 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 18,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 May 2009 18,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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 XXT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG05 XXT, 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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YG05 XXT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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