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KY55 EOA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,844 miles

oil leak present from engine but no dripping

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,364 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 125,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,272 miles

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,272 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2015 117,546 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 117,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,420 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,505 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on wear barr indicator on limits

o/s/r tyre side wear

Fail 12 Oct 2011 93,504 miles

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

o/s/f = o/s/r tyres sidewear + nearing wear barrs n/s/r tyre on wear barr

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,707 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,707 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EOA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EOA, 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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KY55 EOA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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