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KC55 MVY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 MVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,290 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,636 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot pin / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot pin / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot pin / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot pin / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,113 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,978 miles

n/s rear brake disc pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,124 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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KC55 MVY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KC55 MVY, 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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KC55 MVY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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