CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT55 NZA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

100,415 mi
Last recorded100,415 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 100,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side front wheel has buckle

poor repair on near side rear welding

Fail 4 Mar 2025 96,660 miles

Obligatory mirror missing middle (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side front wheel has buckle

poor repair on near side rear welding

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 92,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear lights have slight interaction

Fail 22 Feb 2023 85,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of front box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,144 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 82,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rear centre (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,018 miles

Offside Front wing lower mount corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2020 73,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing lower mount corroded

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,878 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 70,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat obstructed by arm rest (3.1.3c)

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

engine management fault light illuminated

exhaust mounting broken 1 off 5

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,708 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,874 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,457 miles

front tyres worn on edge

steering stiff on idle

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,189 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

steering stiff on idle

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,580 miles

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

front discs corroded/lipped

sligfht play o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,879 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,542 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT55 NZA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YT55 NZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT55 NZA?

You can check the full history of YT55 NZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT55 NZA registered?

YT55 NZA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YT55 NZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 NZA shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT55 NZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT55 NZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.