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YJ05 SSK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 SSK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper motor mount broken (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade structure is twisted.

slight play in both front wishbones on inner bushes.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 57,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade structure is twisted.

slight play in both front wishbones on inner bushes.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,603 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,603 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 52,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,115 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 48,417 miles

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

both sides front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,387 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,707 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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YJ05 SSK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YJ05 SSK, 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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YJ05 SSK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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