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MK55 FBJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,212 mi
Last recorded100,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 FBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,212 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack showing slight leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 100,212 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack showing slight leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut all the way round inner wall,but not to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut all the way round inner wall,but not to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,736 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,367 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,167 miles

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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MK55 FBJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK55 FBJ, 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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MK55 FBJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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