2005 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6L Petrol · OY55 EWC
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 110,734 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY55 EWC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 110,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY55 EWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (OY55 EWC) between September 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
OY55 EWC Mileage History
- 26/09/200842,383 mi
- 06/04/200942,910 mi+527 mi
- 06/04/201057,938 mi+15,028 mi
- 01/04/201165,110 mi+7,172 mi
- 23/03/201272,646 mi+7,536 mi
- 22/03/201379,790 mi+7,144 mi
- 04/04/201484,964 mi+5,174 mi
- 04/04/201484,964 mi
- 13/04/201589,725 mi+4,761 mi
- 13/04/201589,725 mi
- 12/04/201691,515 mi+1,790 mi
- 03/05/201793,546 mi+2,031 mi
- 22/05/201894,730 mi+1,184 mi
- 16/05/201996,668 mi+1,938 mi
- 23/11/202098,650 mi+1,982 mi
- 14/12/202199,451 mi+801 mi
- 12/12/2022100,538 mi+1,087 mi
- 11/12/2023103,613 mi+3,075 mi
- 05/12/2024109,187 mi+5,574 mi
- 05/12/2025110,734 mi+1,547 mi
Average of roughly 3,976 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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