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GK55 ZWZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,064 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 97,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,906 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,161 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,891 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,865 miles

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

passenger front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

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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GK55 ZWZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK55 ZWZ, 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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GK55 ZWZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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