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HV55 WDF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,468 mi
Last recorded119,468 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,468 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 119,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 22 Oct 2012 104,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,617 miles

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

Rear tyres beginning to crack/perish

Pass 11 Oct 2008 23,064 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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HV55 WDF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 WDF, 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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What year was HV55 WDF registered?

HV55 WDF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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