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RV55 KDX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,739 mi
Last recorded114,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 113,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 112,528 miles

Signs of corrosion in offside rear outer sill area

Fail 24 Jan 2024 112,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Signs of corrosion in offside rear outer sill area

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 110,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in pin or bush aswell (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 102,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 95,573 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in drop link

Fail 15 Jan 2019 86,227 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in drop link

Pass 8 May 2018 78,618 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,469 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to wear

EML on dash

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear upper suspension top mount worn very close to excess

Rear exhaust rubbers split & rest in very poor condition

Slight play from offside front drop-link ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,621 miles

EML light on

both rear tyres low and worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,966 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,126 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre starting to distort on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,316 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,137 miles

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

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 KDX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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