MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Coolant level low
Offside front headlamp slightly damaged
Offside front tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge
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
Offside Rear screw in tyre tread
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
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)
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
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front and rear discs worn
Nearside rear door not opening from outside
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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