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YH05 UUC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,653 mi
Last recorded81,653 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 UUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,653 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre - punctured,not repairable

radiator showing signs of leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre - punctured,not repairable

radiator showing signs of leaking

Pass 6 May 2015 76,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,220 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,024 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,023 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,116 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,519 miles

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

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

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 UUC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH05 UUC, 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 YH05 UUC registered?

YH05 UUC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 UUC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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