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YH55 AYG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,056 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODING

Fail 29 Sep 2020 134,056 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODING

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,224 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,647 miles

Both rear sills beginning to corrode

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,841 miles

O/S/R BRAKE EFFY LOW & SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 116,663 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated CABLE BROKEN (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom ball joints have slight lift

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 94,068 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Front brake pads close to minimum

Fail 5 Oct 2013 93,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Front brake pads close to minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,202 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,632 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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YH55 AYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH55 AYG, 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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YH55 AYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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