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RV55 KCK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,072 mi
Last recorded164,072 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,824 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Airbag cover plate loose

no coolant in header tank

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2021 160,824 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Airbag cover plate loose

no coolant in header tank

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2020 158,471 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box starting to corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 158,471 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box starting to corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 155,334 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel getting high

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jan 2019 155,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel getting high

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2018 152,769 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant level low

Offside front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside front tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2018 152,769 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant level low

Offside front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside front tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2016 147,008 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Fail 29 Dec 2016 147,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2016 132,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 108,237 miles

Both handbrake cables are starting to rust.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,720 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,630 miles

Nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,164 miles

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 KCK 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 70%.

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 KCK, 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 KCK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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