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FY55 ZKK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,472 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 129,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 122,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,546 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 107,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,763 miles

front subframe rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front subframe rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,767 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

OSF/NSF TYRES WORN ON EDGE

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

VARIOUS UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,520 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

POWER STEERING RACK WET WITH OIL BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Nov 2014 97,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

POWER STEERING RACK WET WITH OIL BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Sep 2013 85,463 miles

All tyres are wearing close to legal limits

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coil springs corroded slightly but are complete

Diesel pump area damp with diesel but no lekas found advise further inspection

Drivers dooor hinge worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator stalk worn

Minor oil leak

Nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded but is secure

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside front inner c/v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside of chassis underside slightly damaged

Offside rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake callipers damp

Rear discs inner faces slight pitted and worn

Rear suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Slight corrosion underside to some components (power steering pipes,exhaust etc)

Steering rack and pipes/hoses wet with oil but no leaks found

Suspension component bushes slightly worn and perished and have little movement

Windscreen slightly stone chipped

Fail 21 Sep 2013 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake callipers damp

All tyres are wearing close to legal limits

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coil springs corroded slightly but are complete

Diesel pump area damp with diesel but no lekas found advise further inspection

Drivers dooor hinge worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator stalk worn

Minor oil leak

Nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded but is secure

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside front inner c/v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside of chassis underside slightly damaged

Offside rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs inner faces slight pitted and worn

Rear suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Slight corrosion underside to some components (power steering pipes,exhaust etc)

Steering rack and pipes/hoses wet with oil but no leaks found

Suspension component bushes slightly worn and perished and have little movement

Windscreen slightly stone chipped

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,240 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,945 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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FY55 ZKK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY55 ZKK, 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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FY55 ZKK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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