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KX05 CXS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,868 mi
Last recorded102,868 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 CXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 102,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under driver floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2018 98,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,964 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Front tyres split on inner edges

Front tyres worn on inner edges

General corrosion underside

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2017 96,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear coil springs rusty

Front tyres split on inner edges

Front tyres worn on inner edges

General corrosion underside

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear box exhaust section outer casing separating

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear box exhaust section outer casing separating

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,531 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box section corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,363 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box section corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,121 miles

Both front road wheels have slight damage

Both front tyres have damage on sidewalls

Nearside front Anti roll bar linkage has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,728 miles

engine light is on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,728 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

enginemanagment light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,750 miles

front discs corroded inner edges

rear anti roll bar slighly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front discs corroded inner edges

rear anti roll bar slight c orroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,514 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,855 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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KX05 CXS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KX05 CXS, 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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KX05 CXS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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