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KX55 FTC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,245 mi
Last recorded98,245 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 FTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,812 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 94,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,313 miles

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension arm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Oct 2010 40,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 23,954 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KX55 FTC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol 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 KX55 FTC, 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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KX55 FTC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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