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RV55 KEK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,674 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,879 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape.

Offside Rear tyre out of shape.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested. seats folded down.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inside

Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,876 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape.

Offside Rear tyre out of shape.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested. seats folded down.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inside

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber split

Rear seat belts not tested

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor marks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 82,090 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S AND O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber split

Rear seat belts not tested

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor marks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear strut top has play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear strut top has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear strut top has play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear strut top has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear strut top has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge uneven

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

Offside Rear strut top has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge uneven

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge uneven

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounts weak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer mounts slightly perished.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,008 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 40,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,108 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,794 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 KEK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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