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RV55 KBU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 111,570 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,554 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,835 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,853 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

outer casings slightly deteriorated on both handbrake cables

Fail 7 Mar 2015 91,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

outer casings slightly deteriorated on both handbrake cables

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall scuff strip

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

Offside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall scuff strip

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,633 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,958 miles

HID head lights fitted

air bag fault light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,888 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,625 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 51,625 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KBU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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