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YM05 FCP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FCP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 133,269 miles

Underside rusty and poor in places

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,925 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,756 miles

Centre lap belt not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,748 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,748 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,335 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,317 miles

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

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

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

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

reversing lights inop.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,920 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres on legal limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,626 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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YM05 FCP 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 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 YM05 FCP, 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 YM05 FCP registered?

YM05 FCP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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