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NV55 XLK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,198 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 80,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 80,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,358 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

engine cradle corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 68,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat dosent tilt

Rear exhaust corroded

engine cradle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,223 miles

Exhaust rubbers perrished.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,450 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rear and mid mounting rubbers slightly perished

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear and mid mounting rubbers slightly perished

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,752 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 51,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,051 miles

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

n/s/f seat tilt inop

o/s/f tyre inner edge almost bald

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,364 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,559 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 31,559 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,905 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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NV55 XLK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NV55 XLK, 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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NV55 XLK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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