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YP05 CPF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 CPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,495 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 64,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,001 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,001 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,405 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,840 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 29,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n side mirror security of side cracked

n side rear suspension leg top mount slight play up down

rear wiper split

slight play in of side steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,407 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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YP05 CPF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP05 CPF, 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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YP05 CPF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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