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EK05 ZKB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,976 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,087 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 93,087 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,824 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

intake pipe split has had a temporary repair carried out

under-tray held damaged secured by cable ties

Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

intake pipe split has had a temporary repair carried out

under-tray held damaged secured by cable ties

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,464 miles

1 of higlevel brake light bulbs inop

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,914 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

marks in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2011 51,243 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

marks in windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

To make the hand brake reach a pass you need to lift the center consol out of the way

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,784 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

To make the hand brake reach a pass you need to lift the center consol out of the way

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,519 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,079 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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EK05 ZKB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK05 ZKB, 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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EK05 ZKB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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