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NV05 NKL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,932 mi
Last recorded100,932 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 NKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,932 miles

n/s and o/s top mount turrets rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer door handle broken but still opens door

Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,050 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer door handle broken but still opens door

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,121 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,117 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,026 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,902 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Air bag light on

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,172 miles

slight corrosion exhaust bracket

slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes - slight play top ball joint & wishbone bush -slight play steering slight seepage steering -oil ,leak unable to tell source

slight wear front tyres - slight noise bearing slight corrosion oil cooler housing steering suspension components light corrosion floor chasssi in wing advise underseal

unable to fully check brake pads discs pipes hoses - front brake hose close to wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 23,527 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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NV05 NKL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NV05 NKL, 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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NV05 NKL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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