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KS05 FTO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 FTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split rubber (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,882 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near-side hand brake just to required efficiency.

near-side wiper blade just servicable.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,553 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake just to minimum req efficiency

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,459 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,102 miles

front subfrae and suspension arms / front hubs / front inner upper suspension turrets - corroding

gearchange lever stiff in operation

glow plug warning light lit on test

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

nearside front upper suspension arm bushes slight play

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,102 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subfrae and suspension arms / front hubs / front inner upper suspension turrets - corroding

gearchange lever stiff in operation

glow plug warning light lit on test

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

nearside front upper suspension arm bushes slight play

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,730 miles

glowplug fault indicated

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front and rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,220 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,220 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS05 FTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KS05 FTO, 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 KS05 FTO registered?

KS05 FTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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