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SW05AAV
2005 ALFA ROMEO 147
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AAV
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 147
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc blue , possible overheating
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- fanbelt frayed and squeeking
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,378 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- chip to windscreen
29 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- chip to windscreen
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,059 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel from offside inner steering rack joint CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel from offside inner steering rack joint CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,569 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,829 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,102 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,601 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,712 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
28 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,712 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,535 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,481 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,668 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011 10 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,073 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,427 MI
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SW05AAV was registered on 2005-05-25
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