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KX55 FTJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 115,213 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,400 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 96,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,927 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 78,927 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,937 miles

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)

Offside rear tyre has a slight split in its tread on the outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 70,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside rear tyre has a slight split in its tread on the outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,748 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,886 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,956 miles

Brake test, reveals some run-out to Offside Front brake disc.

Handbrake cables split.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,956 miles

Brake test, reveals some run-out to Offside Front brake disc.

Handbrake cables split.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has chips in sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has chips in sidewall

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 FTJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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