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YP05 FGD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

exhaust deterioted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,070 miles

Nearside Rear back box corroded

Offside Front oil leak on engine

Fail 31 May 2016 121,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front oil leak on engine

Centre Rear back box corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,370 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,818 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and exhaust hanger broken but the system is otherwise supported

Fail 2 Dec 2013 105,799 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box corroded and exhaust hanger broken but the system is otherwise supported

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,481 miles

off side rear tyre close to legel limit

steering arms have play in them

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,625 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 FGD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP05 FGD, 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 FGD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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