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MK55 LKX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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 LKX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK55 LKX, 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 MK55 LKX registered?

MK55 LKX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is MK55 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 LKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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