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LL54 BKD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 BKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,846 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front indicators faded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front indicators faded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,612 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,797 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,729 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,660 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing on in ner edge and cracking on side wall

rear back box very rusty and corroded outter casing breaking away

small amount of play in front suspensoin bushes n/s and o/s

stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre wearing on in ner edge and cracking on side wall

rear back box very rusty and corroded outter casing breaking away

small amount of play in front suspensoin bushes n/s and o/s

stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,673 miles

NSF Wiper blade slight smearing screen - suggest replacement

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

Rear Wiper Blade split and worn - suggest replacement

Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF Wiper blade slight smearing screen - suggest replacement

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wiper Blade split and worn - suggest replacement

Fail 25 Feb 2010 30,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,347 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)

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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LL54 BKD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL54 BKD, 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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LL54 BKD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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