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KJ55 YZR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 YZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly through to cord inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken and rubbing inside wheel rim

Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly through to cord inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken and rubbing inside wheel rim

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 121,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,654 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in offside rear top shock mount

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 102,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine needed 1.5 litres of oil

Fail 23 Dec 2011 77,115 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine needed 1.5 litres of oil

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,898 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 44,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,557 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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KJ55 YZR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ55 YZR, 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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KJ55 YZR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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