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BF55 HHX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,403 mi
Last recorded81,403 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 81,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,187 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,187 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,236 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,991 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,995 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,616 miles

Airbag light on

Hand brake cable gaiters split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 25,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,967 miles

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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BF55 HHX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF55 HHX, 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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BF55 HHX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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