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NK55 HKA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 HKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,002 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not showing correct pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,937 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 100,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake not working (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake not working (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,900 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 93,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,877 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor box section under seat securing area (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge of tyre treads. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge of treads. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has slight play in ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,205 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre close to inner sidewall edge of tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 73,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in Offside rear tyre close to inner sidewall edge of tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre low on pressure.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,172 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 58,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,063 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,050 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,953 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

gearstick stiff

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,392 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,392 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,135 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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NK55 HKA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NK55 HKA, 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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NK55 HKA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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