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KY55 EMJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 EMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,399 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 75,016 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,738 miles

centre & rear mounting rubbers split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,232 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner part of tread

centre exhaust rubber split

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,030 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner part of tread scrubbing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre inner part of tread scrubbing (Strong Advise)

Radiator leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,907 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 30,907 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KY55 EMJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY55 EMJ, 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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What year was KY55 EMJ registered?

KY55 EMJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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