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BF05 BVV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,709 mi
Last recorded103,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 103,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,709 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 94,970 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 94,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 86,067 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 79,146 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 79,125 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 70,172 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre has some cracking within tread area

Pass 29 May 2013 59,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2013 59,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs in poor condition

front pads low

oil leak

rear axel bushes weak

uneven tyre wear

Pass 30 May 2012 50,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,675 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,675 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

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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BF05 BVV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF05 BVV, 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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BF05 BVV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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