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KW05 XKJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 XKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 66,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,997 miles

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

Front bumper supports corroded both sides

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,223 miles

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

exhaust corroded back box

Fail 14 Jul 2023 61,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust corroded back box

Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,181 miles

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

exhaust corroded back box

Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded back box

Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 55,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 50,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,201 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 tyre valves worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,139 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear washer insufficient

Rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 37,882 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,321 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres valve slightly perish

both hand brake rubber strap split

deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

front both tyre has worn on the inner edge

parking brake cable holding rubber insecure

rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front both tyre has worn on the inner edge

parking brake cable holding rubber insecure

rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,491 miles

Bothrear tyres perished and cracked

o/sf and n/s/r tyres wearing low on inner egdes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,666 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,358 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,148 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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KW05 XKJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KW05 XKJ, 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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KW05 XKJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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