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YH05 UTY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,945 mi
Last recorded104,945 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 UTY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,945 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front subframe corroded

glow plugs warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,631 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 101,631 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,734 miles

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

nsf tyre inside wear

osf tyre inside wear

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,491 miles

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

offside rear trailing arm front bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,393 miles

nearside rear brake appears to have got hot but not draging at the time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,060 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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YH05 UTY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH05 UTY, 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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YH05 UTY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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