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FE55 XHK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,279 mi
Last recorded141,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,279 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 141,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,946 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 124,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,998 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 106,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,190 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,721 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 83,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

serious air leak from turbo pipe

Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,575 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 72,575 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch slave cylinder leaking brake fluid into gearbox bell housing.

damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

damage to o/s/r wheel arch.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

front brake pads getting low.

o/s mirror damaged.

play in o/s/f antiroll bar link.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,756 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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FE55 XHK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE55 XHK, 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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FE55 XHK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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