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KN05 NKE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 70,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,011 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 66,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,156 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,086 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,059 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,363 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 52,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,594 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,210 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,473 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,693 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 24,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,881 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 21,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,510 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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KN05 NKE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KN05 NKE, 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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KN05 NKE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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