MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wishbone front bush slightly perished
under body corrosion
Central Front sub frame has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger side door stiff to open , customer advised us he has ordered new part to fix the issue
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front sub frame has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Outer DOOR HANDLE BROKEN
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Outer DOOR HANDLE BROKEN
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front door handle faulty but works
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal on metal disc scored along inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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FE55 XHV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XHV, 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 XHV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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