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RV55 KBJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,548 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,026 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 86,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 81,995 miles

Nearside Front seat back wont move forward or back

Fail 3 May 2016 81,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front seat back wont move forward or back

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,189 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 67,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 67,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,173 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,244 miles

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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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RV55 KBJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV55 KBJ, 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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RV55 KBJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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