2005 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0L Petrol · SW05 ADO
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 48,699 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW05 ADO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2014
- 48,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW05 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (SW05 ADO) between May 2008 and May 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
SW05 ADO Mileage History
- 29/05/200815,521 mi
- 29/05/200815,521 mi
- 18/05/200933,148 mi+17,627 mi
- 18/05/200933,148 mi
- 27/05/201038,874 mi+5,726 mi
- 27/05/201038,874 mi
- 26/05/201141,609 mi+2,735 mi
- 27/05/201141,609 mi
- 11/05/201244,196 mi+2,587 mi
- 14/05/201244,199 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/201346,967 mi+2,768 mi
- 26/05/201448,699 mi+1,732 mi
Average of roughly 5,539 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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