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RF55 HKL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,468 mi
Last recorded81,468 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 81,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,133 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Badly Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 73,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,308 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,479 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,518 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,295 miles

offside steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,558 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,363 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,161 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 22,161 miles

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

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

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

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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RF55 HKL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF55 HKL, 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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RF55 HKL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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