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CF55 DWN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 DWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 133,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone ball joint has play

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Offside Front Lower Wishbone ball joint has play

Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,421 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone ball joint has play

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Offside Front Lower Wishbone ball joint has play

Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,208 miles

osr brake shield rubbing disc

rear silencer corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers and support brackets damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers and support brackets damaged

osr brake shield rubbing disc

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,816 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and near limit

rear exahust rubers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,104 miles

Nearside front brake pad warning wire snapped

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

Rear exhaust rubber hanger split

Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,452 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire snapped

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil spills in engine bay

rear brake cables corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 76,203 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil spills in engine bay

rear brake cables corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,358 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,184 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,071 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 32,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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CF55 DWN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF55 DWN, 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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CF55 DWN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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