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KW54 NOF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,743 mi
Last recorded53,743 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 NOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,743 miles

engine MIL light on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 53,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine MIL light on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,973 miles

Nearside Front air bag cover loose

damage to nearside of vehicle

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 51,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front air bag cover loose

damage to nearside of vehicle

engine oil level very low

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,261 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant level low

deterioration to handbrake mechanism

engine oil level low

washer pipe leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,739 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 48,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2013 47,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,889 miles

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

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

engine oil level very low

interior mirror not fitted

wear and deteration to nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level very low

interior mirror not fitted

wear and deteration to nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,250 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,250 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,808 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 29 Jan 2009 34,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,569 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 21,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,682 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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KW54 NOF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KW54 NOF, 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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KW54 NOF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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