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YK05 ZMR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,594 mi
Last recorded119,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZMR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 May 2022 119,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible covered in tape (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 119,586 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Seat belt missing Offside rear and centre buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Rear (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nearside and offside front bottom (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2020 119,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

outer sills corroded!

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,336 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone mounting bolt has now been tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,228 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 104,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 96,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,226 miles

2 child seats fitted

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 89,226 miles

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

2 child seats fitted

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,720 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

front sub frame and suspension componants corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

front sub frame and suspension componants corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,980 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Subframe corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,126 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 70,126 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,546 miles

chip in windscreen

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 61,546 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres outer edges bald

chip in windscreen

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,831 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK05 ZMR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YK05 ZMR, 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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YK05 ZMR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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