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AV05 UWK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 94,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear n/s & o/s (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

two centre exhaust support hangers broken

Pass 13 May 2019 87,144 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 May 2018 83,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres cutting out on edges

offside rear tyre valve perished

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 May 2018 83,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cutting out on edges

offside rear tyre valve perished

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,100 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper inner wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,100 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper inner wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,590 miles

Engine oil near min mark

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in upper inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in upper inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 77,590 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Near air con pump (2.3.3b)

Engine oil near min mark

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in upper inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in upper inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,228 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded and look worn, front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers split but clearing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded and look worn, front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers split but clearing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,033 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear pads look low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear pads look low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,676 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AV05 UWK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV05 UWK, 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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AV05 UWK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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