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HJ54 VKT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 VKT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front screen swept areas including zone "a"show surface scratches.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,977 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front screen swept areas including zone "a"show surface scratches.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 57,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

clutch pedal rubber/anti-slip missing

offside front tyre sidewall has cut

Pass 3 Nov 2012 57,348 miles

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

airbag light on

clutch pedal rubber/anti-slip missing

offside front tyre sidewall has cut

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,590 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,665 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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HJ54 VKT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ54 VKT, 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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HJ54 VKT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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