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RV05 KNZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,289 mi
Last recorded127,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 KNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 127,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 127,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 125,502 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 125,500 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,780 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 120,779 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 1x washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2019 115,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 115,690 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 109,618 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 109,617 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 102,978 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 102,978 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 94,856 miles

Both front tyres cracking up

Pass 15 May 2015 88,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front wipers smeery

handbrake lever slightly loose

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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RV05 KNZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV05 KNZ, 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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RV05 KNZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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