CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE55 JJO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 JJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 119,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,726 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 107,726 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,099 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,228 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,178 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,178 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 61,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 61,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,031 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE55 JJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE55 JJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE55 JJO?

You can check the full history of CE55 JJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE55 JJO registered?

CE55 JJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 JJO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE55 JJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE55 JJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.