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KX55 FUT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,111 mi
Last recorded115,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 FUT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2017 115,171 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,007 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,772 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,345 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 FUT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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