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YT55 SVK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,930 mi
Last recorded152,930 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 SVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,930 miles

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

hand brake effort just met

Pass 24 Aug 2021 140,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,592 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Offside Front Upper ball joint boot worn

Fail 14 Aug 2018 102,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Offside Front Upper ball joint boot worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,639 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 90,637 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint BEHIND WHEEL ON FULL LEFT LOCK (2.5.A.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing STALK MIISING AND BELT END (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust front cat bracket corroded off exhaust secure

o/s/r brake disc discolored,possibly been sticking fine at test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,763 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)

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,763 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 71,207 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,207 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,882 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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YT55 SVK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YT55 SVK, 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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What year was YT55 SVK registered?

YT55 SVK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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