2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Alfa Romeo 147 MOT pass rate and common faults

179 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 179 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%
  4. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  8. Washers: not working2.8%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension24.0%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Body & chassis10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Tyres5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 cars passed their MOT first time, across 179 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).