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KP55 BMY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 89,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 28 Sep 2015 78,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,669 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 75,669 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,016 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,286 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,595 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,646 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 45,646 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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KP55 BMY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP55 BMY, 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 KP55 BMY registered?

KP55 BMY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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