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CK55 BVO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,821 mi
Last recorded122,821 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 BVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 122,821 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lift in both rear strut tops

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in o/s steering rack bush

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 112,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,744 miles

Minor deterioration to nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter on inspection

Nearside front upper / inner suspension arm bush with slight wear on inspection

Nearside rear tyre wearing to inner edges on inspection

Presence of fluid on or around steering rack on inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,251 miles

Slight wear detected to nearside rear lower sway bar to hub assembly bush on inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 84,404 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,384 miles

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,638 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2011 59,371 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2011 59,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,297 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,296 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,260 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,393 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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CK55 BVO 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 CK55 BVO, 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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CK55 BVO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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