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YP05 GUE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GUE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake carrier brackets brocken but srill serviceable

Fail 23 Apr 2015 35,307 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake carrier brackets brocken but srill serviceable

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers smear slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2013 29,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,403 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,355 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 GUE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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