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AO55 GPE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,433 mi
Last recorded102,433 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,433 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 102,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,593 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 94,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 88,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,340 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,405 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,353 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,797 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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AO55 GPE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO55 GPE, 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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AO55 GPE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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