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YM05 FDN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,473 mi
Last recorded104,473 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 104,473 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 104,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 97,655 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 97,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2013 81,462 miles

both front tyres scrubing

handbrake travel getting high

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 May 2013 81,462 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubing

handbrake travel getting high

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2012 76,249 miles

offside front window loose

offside rear tyre small lump

Fail 4 May 2012 76,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door card loose objects

offside front window loose

offside rear tyre small lump

Pass 6 May 2011 68,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,917 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,358 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre near limit

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,194 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 FDN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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