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FA05 KHB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,652 miles

rear exhaust box excessive corroded

rear exhaust box excessive corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear D bushes slight movement

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Jun 2015 108,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,960 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,908 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,888 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 66,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 18 Aug 2010 55,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,961 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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FA05 KHB 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 68.8%.

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 FA05 KHB, 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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FA05 KHB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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