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NK05 HWY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 HWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,153 miles

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,814 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,491 miles

n/s wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box corroded(outer skin)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box corroded(outer skin)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 640,029 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,757 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,446 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)

n/s/r outer door handle sticking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both hand brake cables have one of there mountings broken

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2009
Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,257 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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NK05 HWY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK05 HWY, 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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NK05 HWY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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