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AO05 FJD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,374 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 130,359 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor drain holes corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner edge bald

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor drain holes corroded. (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust back box rusty

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 105,523 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,658 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,327 miles

air bag light on

exhaust rubber mounts perished and cracked

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled making tyre loook distorted

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

exhaust rubber mounts perished and cracked

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled making tyre loook distorted

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,314 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,169 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag lamp on

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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AO05 FJD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO05 FJD, 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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AO05 FJD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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