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YG05 XXV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,080 mi
Last recorded120,080 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,080 miles

all 4 coil spring corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 120,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all 4 coil spring corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 96,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 74,139 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,035 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 60,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake discs pitted

windscreen washer pipe leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,948 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,948 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 47,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,233 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 XXV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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